Kandinsky, Abstract Art, and Music: Draw or Paint Through Improvisation
This one time class gives biographical weight and comprehension to this pioneer of abstract Art, and the meaning behind it
Eleanor C.
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(262)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Though Vassily Kandinsky is not the only originator of Abstract Art, his musically motivated methods and folk art inspirations speak directly to young people, in a way that allows room for depth and genuine comprehension of this work, and it’s value. We will focus on a few transcendental moments of Kandinsky’s life, including his perseverance and disciplinary approaches to a technique that is otherwise, very free form. We will make some modern - day connections to emojis and other simple symbols as means of communication as students are encouraged to see and comment on the first thing that comes to mind in these works. Using shape and inspiration as the driving force behind our class project, students will listen to sampling of Chopin, Coltrane, Aphex Twin, and traditional Russian Folk Music as we follow along in Kandinsky’s music - fueled methods.
Learning Goals
This is a great course for abstract art comprehension, and anyone curious about interdisciplinary arts, or stretching creatively. The project guidelines are minimal, and learners are invited to let the music samples sway their works.
Other Details
Supply List
Any drawing or painting supplies !
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.7
262reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate
New York Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Hello, Art enthusiasts! I am a multi-disciplinary artist working in New York City. As a teaching artist, I have been working in Public school in-school residency programs for the past nineteen years(!)...most recently with a concentration in Visual Arts. Many of these partnerships involved very direct coordination with students’ academic teachers, so that the Art projects enriched comprehension. I prioritize recyclable materials, and their environmental importance. I have extensions experience with literacy, and STEM-based residencies, in particular.
Over the past few years I have worked with every age, from early childhood to high school. I have seen first hand, how the affects of arts education through residency partnerships transform and enhance students’ lives. I am often very inspired by the creativity and commitment young students bring to these projects. In addition to Visual Art, I teach music composition, ‘Cello, and Guitar.
I am an alumna of the Juilliard School and the Teaching Artist Project. My supporting teacher experience at the Rudolph Steiner School in Manhattan combines Waldorf ideology with these other skills. I am on the NYC DOE substitute teacher roster. This mixture of public and private practice has prepared me to serve students from a wide range of backgrounds.
I try to incorporate physical balance into art making, often a skill that is considered “inactive”. Over the past two years my mindful Art workshops have been requested by public schools and administrative teams across NYC. I have worked extensively with groups and individuals on the spectrum, and as a Visual Art Consultant for students dealing with trauma.
I am a 2020 Legacy Arts Project recipient, and recently received the New York City Arts in Education Roundtable Teaching Artist Grant.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-11 learners per class
