Swan Knight Mixed Media Art Project – Inspired by Medieval Manuscripts for Early Elementary
Bring the magic of medieval legends into your art room with this enchanting Swan Knight-inspired project! Students explore the tale of the mysterious Swan Knight and examine real illuminated manuscript art featuring swans and decorative patterns. Then, they create their own mixed media masterpiece using oil pastel, etching, air-dry clay, and feather layering techniques.
 
Includes:
Swan Knight Legend summary and art history summary for Medieval manuscripts
16 Art analysis questions for Swan Knight and Medieval manuscripts
Project supply list, vocabulary, emphasis
Enlarged images for print or digital display
Real student examples 
 
A perfect blend of art history, storytelling, and hands-on creativity—ideal for classical education, medieval studies, or simply a unique art experience your students will love!