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Here’s a simple way to introduce young children to the art of Piet Mondrian.

Written by: Andrea Mulder-Slater

Piet Mondrian for Preschoolers (and Beyond)

I’ve always been fascinated with the primary colors and geometric lines of Piet Mondrian’s neo-plastic paintings.

Mondrian was one of the most important artists of the 20th century.

His abstract designs have had a huge influence on graphic design, architecture, and interior design. He was best known for his stylized, geometric designs of black and white grids filled with bright, primary colors.

[If you would like to read more about Mondrian (he didn’t always paint this way), I’ve written a lengthy piece (complete with photographs) HERE.

We have held many classes where we introduced students of all ages to Piet Mondrian’s work.

Generally, we have used black electrical tape, black strips of paper (glued down) or black paint to create lines on heavy white paper.

Then, students have filled