Still Life Study: Medieval, Romanesque & Renaissance — Early Elementary K–2 
 
Introduce young learners to the history of still life by exploring examples from the Medieval, Romanesque, and Renaissance periods. These classroom-tested K–2 lessons guide students through observation, texture, and composition while creating simple, age-appropriate still-life collages inspired by historical paintings.
 
What’s Included:
2 pages of teacher instructions (per lesson) with clear materials lists, artist background and objective
Step-by-step directions for a mixed-media still life collage project (designed for K–2
Age-appropriate observation and discussion questions to build visual literacy and critical thinking
Enlarged, high-quality painting images for print or digital display representing each time period (Medieval, Romanesque, Renaissance)
Photo reference images of fruits and objects for accurate coloring and texture study
Real kindergarten student examples from an actual classroom to model expected outcomes
Why You’ll Love It:
Curriculum-ready and classroom-tested with clear and manageable steps for busy teachers
Encourages observation skills, vocabulary development, and fine-motor practice through drawing, cutting, and collage with texture, overlapping and more
Combines art history with hands-on creation—perfect introduction to historical art for very young learners