Famous Art Work Placemats
Introduce kids to the world of art in the most fun and interactive way possible with these Famous Works of Art Placemats! This collection of 5 free printable placemats takes kids on a journey through some of the most iconic and beloved paintings in art history. From the mysterious smile of the Mona Lisa to the swirling night sky of Starry Night.
Each placemat is packed with fun facts, word searches, word scrambles, color by number, trivia questions, creative drawing activities, and so much more, all centered around one famous masterpiece.
Whether you are looking for a creative dinner table activity, a fun art history lesson for the classroom, or a unique homeschool printable, these placemats are ready to print and enjoy with no sign-up needed!
What’s Inside the Famous Works of Art Placemats
This set includes 5 unique activity placemats, each dedicated to a different famous work of art. Here is a peek at what kids will find inside:
- Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1506, The Louvre, Paris) features fascinating did you know facts about the Mona Lisa, a what is she thinking speech bubble activity, a how many can you find challenge, a what is it made of section, a word search, a word scramble, a color by number, and a fun quiz about the painting. Kids will never look at the Mona Lisa the same way again!
- Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh (1889) packed with fun facts about how and where Van Gogh painted Starry Night, a color power activity exploring how Van Gogh used blues and yellows to express emotion, a draw your own sky creative challenge, a word scramble, trivia questions, and a color by number of the iconic swirling sky
- The Great Wave by Hokusai (1831) includes fascinating fun facts about how the Great Wave is actually a woodblock print rather than a painting, details about the Japanese Ukiyo-e art style, a word search, a word scramble, a color by number of the iconic wave, and creative prompts including what would your big wave look like and a big blank space in the art for kids to complete
- The Scream by Edvard Munch (1893) features fun facts about The Scream, a word search, a word scramble, a color by number, a design your own Scream face creative activity, a Scream matching game, and a what colors do you feel like today emotional check-in activity
- Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh (1888-1889, Arles, France) includes the beautiful story of how Van Gogh painted the sunflowers as a symbol of friendship for his friend Paul Gauguin, fun facts, a color by number sunflower scene, a paint like Van Gogh creative prompt, multiple choice trivia, and a what flower would you paint over and over reflection activity
Every placemat is a brilliantly designed combination of art education and hands-on fun that kids will genuinely love working through!
How to Download and Start Coloring
These are high-res PDFs that print perfectly on standard US letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches). Just grab your crayons or fire up your favorite digital coloring app and it is super simple to get started!
If You Want to Print:
- Click the design you want and it will open in a new tab.
- Save it to your device or print it directly from your browser.
- Get your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and have fun!
If You Prefer Digital Coloring:
- Click the image to open the PDF.
- Download it to your tablet or computer.
- Open it in a coloring app. Procreate, GoodNotes, and Adobe Fresco are all great options.
New to digital coloring? Check out this beginner’s guide to using Procreate! or Watch this quick GoodNotes tutorial!
Free Famous Works of Art Placemats
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Why Kids Will Love It
These placemats make art history genuinely exciting for kids! Instead of just looking at a famous painting and being told it is important, kids get to dive deep into the story behind each masterpiece, discovering fascinating facts, completing creative challenges inspired by the artwork, and even recreating elements of the painting themselves.
Who Will Enjoy This Pack
These Famous Works of Art Placemats are perfect for kids of all ages with a curiosity about art, history, and creativity. Parents will love using them as a dinner table conversation starter, a creative afternoon activity, or a unique addition to a museum visit or art themed day at home.
Teachers and homeschool educators will find them an absolutely brilliant resource for an art history unit, a creative classroom activity, or a fun and educational early finisher activity that kids will genuinely look forward to.
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All coloring pages are for personal use only so color, craft, and enjoy to your heart’s content at home or in the classroom, just please don’t use them for commercial purposes.
