Bring Matisse to Life in Your Classroom! 
Looking for a fun, engaging way to introduce your students to the bold, colorful world of Henri Matisse? Our free activity guide is the perfect resource to help you lead an inspiring art lesson using our pre-cut Matisse Shapes!
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With this guide, your students will:
Explore Matisse’s famous cut-out technique Experiment with composition and color Create their own unique masterpieces—no scissors required!
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Download the guide today and make art history hands-on and mess-free. Perfect for elementary classrooms and aligned with STEAM learning!
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Want to skip the scissors? Use our Matisse Collage Shapes to skip to the good stuff!
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A great way to set the stage for your activity is this quick, 3 minute video that introduces Henri Matisse and his “Painting with Scissors” method:
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Henri Matisse’s playful, abstract designs have become some of the most recognizable works in modern art. Bring the vibrant, abstract world of Matisse to life with a fun and easy collage activity. These pre-cut, solid-color shapes make it simple for artists of all ages to explore Matisse’s iconic style of “paper cut-outs” without the need for scissors. Perfect for classrooms, community art projects, or individual crafting sessions, this activity encourages creativity while connecting participants to art history.