Introduce your middle school art students to the bold, colorful landscapes of Ted Harrison with this engaging, student-friendly art history worksheet packet. Designed to combine art appreciation with hands-on creativity, this resource helps young artists explore Harrison’s unique style while building essential skills in color and composition.
Students begin by reading a biography and watching a short video about Harrison’s life and artistic process. They then move into interactive activities including coloring sheets, color identification, foreground/middle-ground/background practice, and guided art analysis. The unit culminates in a final landscape project inspired by Harrison’s vibrant use of color and simplified forms.
This workbook makes art history approachable, creative, and meaningful for middle school learners.
What’s Included
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Artist biography information sheet with visual examples
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Instruction sheet for teachers and students
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Resource sheet with video biography link
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Two coloring sheets based on Harrison’s well-known paintings
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Color Schemes poster
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Identify-the-Colors worksheet
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Art analysis worksheet for Going Home
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Foreground, middle-ground, and background exemplar
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Foreground, middle-ground, and background practice sheet
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Landscape reference sheet
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People reference sheet
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Step-by-step final project guide
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Final project planning worksheets
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Student reflection sheet
Bonus
All analysis worksheets include answer keys with sample student responses.
Skills & Concepts Covered
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Understanding an artist’s style and inspiration
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Color schemes and bold color application
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Landscape composition
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Foreground, middle-ground, and background
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Art analysis and visual literacy
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Planning and completing a final artwork
Flexible & Easy to Use
These worksheets work beautifully as:
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An introduction to a famous artist
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A structured art history unit
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Sub plans or independent work
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Enrichment activities
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Early finisher options
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Stand-alone mini-lessons
Color references can be printed or projected digitally using a document camera, Chromebook, or other devices—giving you flexible classroom options.
This resource blends art history, creative exploration, and skill-building into one cohesive unit—making it a must-have addition to any middle school art curriculum.