Create Art in the Style of a Movement (Part 36)

Practice style imitation in this art lesson: create art in the style of a movement (part 36).

🎨 Studio Brief #72

Choose an art movement—Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Pop Art, or Abstract Expressionism—and create an original work in that style.

🎯 Your mission

Copy a master to learn their secret. Then make it yours.

⚡ The twist

Look first, draw second. Don't peek twice.

What you'll learn

Choose an art movement—Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Pop Art, or Abstract Expressionism—and create an original work in that style.

Get ready

Techniques you'll practise

style imitationart historycreative interpretation

BrushesAcrylic paint

Step 1 of 3

Research your chosen movement: what are its key characteristics, techniques, and famous works?

Step 2 of 3

List the visual rules: Cubism fragments forms; Impressionism uses broken color; Surrealism combines reality and dreams.

Step 3 of 3

Create an original artwork following those rules. Use an everyday subject but treat it in your chosen style.

Did you know?

🤯 Mind = Blown

🤯 Banksy's painting shredded itself in front of buyers — and that made it more valuable.

🌟 Artist Spotlight

🎨 The *Mona Lisa* is smaller than you think — about the size of a serving tray.

You did it!

🎯

We'll pick an art project that matches exactly where your skills are right now.

✨ More to explore

🌍 Where you see this: The next time you visit a museum (or look one up online), you'll see things others miss.

🏆 Try this week: Look up one famous painting this week. Tell someone what you see in it.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “What's the most interesting piece of art you've seen this year?”

Send it to a parent looking for a 15-minute screen-free creative win.