Piet Mondrian’s bold grids and primary colors make abstract art exciting for kids! This book list introduces young readers to his style through interactive activities, creative storytelling, and hands-on projects. Whether your child loves making art or discovering famous artists, these books offer fun ways to explore Mondrian’s world. Perfect for toddlers to teens, they’ll inspire creativity and a love for abstract art.
This engaging activity book introduces children to Piet Mondrian's bold and geometric style. Through exercises in finger painting, collage, and symmetry, readers explore Mondrian's grid and its significance. Activities include designing abstract magazines and creating DIY kaleidoscopes, making art exploration interactive and fun. This book is best for elementary school children.
This book introduces children 5 and up to abstract art through the works of six famous artists, including Mondrian. It encourages kids to interpret what they see in famous artworks and try the techniques themselves, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of abstract art.
A fun and colorful read-aloud book on Dutch artist Piet Mondrian, exploring Art with Piet Mondrian unearths the Dutch painter's vision to create a common language through art based on color theory, geometric shapes and flatness of forms.
This bilingual book introduces children to the life of Dutch artist Piet Mondrian while teaching new words in both English and Spanish. It's a great resource for language learning and art appreciation combined.
Preschoolers and young elementary kids will love this imaginative story that explores the world of art through the characters Art and Max. It delves into different art styles and techniques, encouraging children to experiment and embrace creativity, much like abstract artists do.
This book follows a boy's journey through the Museum of Modern Art in search of his friend Art. Along the way, he encounters various artworks, introducing readers to modern and abstract art in a humorous and engaging manner. This book is a good read for preschoolers and kindergarteners.
Part of the "Meet the Artist" series, this book provides a brief introduction to Mondrian's life and work, followed by drawing-based activities that delve into prominent themes and ideas in his art. It's an excellent resource for children to create their own art inspired by Mondrian's abstract style. Older preschoolers and young elementary school children will enjoy this read.
A classic tale about a mouse named Frederick who collects colors and words for the long winter days, emphasizing the importance of art and imagination. While not directly about abstract art, it fosters an appreciation for creativity and artistic expression and is perfect for preschoolers.
In this beautiful book, Lois Ehlert shares her artistic journey, emphasizing creativity and the use of various materials to create art. This book encourages children to explore their own artistic expressions.
This comprehensive biography delves into the life and work of Piet Mondrian, offering readers an in-depth understanding of his artistic evolution and influence on abstract art. This read is recommended for teens and adults interested in art history.
With a fun rhyming scheme and large, colorful text, this book will inspire your budding art lovers as they learn to count to 20 by locating objects in paintings. Children will discover art featuring some of the world’s most iconic paintings, including one of Piet Mondrian’s piece. Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy reading this book with an adult.