Visual Arts

Jean-Michel Basquiat Illustrated Poem

FOR 4+

years old

30 minutes

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P.S. ARTS To Go! Jean-Michel Basquiat Illustration with Mr. Oscar

About the activity:

Jean-Michel Basquiat was a New York artist known for his expressive paintings of abstracted figures and text. He was a
self-taught artist and is considered one of the prime examples of Neo-Expressionist art. Learn to make your own expressive illustration based on his work.

Materials needed:

White paper
Crayons or oil pastels
Watercolors

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