Materials: Paint

A psychologically investigative examination and corresponding lesson dissect the purpose and meaning of self-portraiture.

Merging ancient and contemporary art, this lesson examines the significance of mask-making in the past and present. A great starting point to larger projects, or a fast exploration for the less patient.

Exploring gesture and movement using clay, this lesson was produced by a college student majoring in Art Education.

New York City High school students explore movement and performance in this lesson, which explores urban vernacular dance.

This 7th grade class designed a stage set for their local job convention. Using Haring's bold and colorful style, they created emblems of various different occupations on large, free standing wood boards that were placed around the stage.

After being introduced to selected pieces of Keith Haring's work, students brainstormed for words and concepts that they wished to illustrate in a Haring-esque style. Attention was given to color, composition, and how well the word was illustrated by the student-artists' depiction of it.

Students from this high school in Ohio painted a pickup truck inspired by Keith Haring's style.