Action Painting

Resource Summary

Action painting is a style of painting in which paint is splashed, brushed, or poured on the canvas to create movement. In this activity, children use a variety of tools to paint on large ‘3D canvas’ made out of cardboard boxes.This activity connects with the creative practice of artists Cicely Carew, Joan Snyder and Kazuo Shiraga.

Downloadable Resources:

Boston Public Schools Focus on 4s Curriculum Activities:

• Document

  Action Painting Part 1.pdf (44.53 MB)
• Document

  Action Painting Part 2.pdf (171.45 KB)

Action Painting for Parents:

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