In this eTwinning project we explore the world of art through some of the greatest artists in history, such as Yayoi Kusama, Piet Mondrian, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Keith Haring, Frida Kahlo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Vincent van Gogh. Children discover different styles, colours, and ways of expressing emotions, and are invited to observe, reflect, and create inspired by these great artists.

This map brings together the artists who will guide us through our eTwinning art project. Each artist represents a different style and helps us discover new ways of observing, imagining, and creating

A creative journey inspired by Piet Mondrian: music, movement, primary colors, shapes, light, and wonder. The children explore art through play, body movement, and observation, transforming lines and colors into experience. “Art is not made for anybody and is, at the same time, for everybody.” P. Mondrian

In our eTwinning project ‘Traces on my brush’, we were inspired by Jackson Pollock and the book ‘Jackson Pollock Splashed Paint and Wasn’t Sorry’. The children experimented with dripping, throwing, and letting the paint flow, discovering the joy of pure creativity. Every drop, every trace, every gesture became a story. The video captures their movements, spontaneous words, energy, and the fun of exploring art without fear.

this short video shows the creative journey of our kindergarten students at "Scuola dell'Infanzia M.Moretti" inspired by the iconic works of Keith Haring. Through movement , colors and simple signs, the children explored how art can be for everyone, expressing themselves freely and joyfully. this activity is part of the Etwinning project "traces on my brush" 2025-2026, promoting creativity, inclusion, and learning through artistic expression.

In both videos, you can hear the children's voices presenting Frida's story through their masterpieces. In the second video, the children put themselves in the artist's shoes, creating a fun video using creative and symbolic overlays.

Partendo dai colori primari, hanno sperimentato liberamente mescolanze e sfumature, costruendo autonomamente le tonalità sulla tavolozza.

Ogni lavoro è unico e irripetibile, frutto di osservazione, creatività e meraviglia.

Un percorso in cui il colore diventa esperienza, scoperta e traccia personale.

With the eTwinning project “Traces on my brush”, the children were inspired by Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, lovingly renamed “Flower-suns” 🌻

Starting from primary colours only, they explored freely, mixing, experimenting, and discovering new shades on their own palettes.

Each artwork became unique, joyful, and unrepeatable — little masterpieces born from curiosity, creativity, and wonder.

A journey where colour turns into discovery, emotion, and a personal trace left by every child.

Ogni bambino ha iniziato lavorando su una piccola parte, con cura, attenzione e stupore, scoprendo il dettaglio passo dopo passo.

Poi tutti i pezzi si sono uniti lentamente, trasformandosi in un unico cielo condiviso.

Un processo calmo e significativo, fatto di mani, occhi e collaborazione — dove piccole pennellate, una accanto all’altra, sono diventate qualcosa di molto più grande: un’opera collettiva piena di luce, immaginazione ed emozione.

This is how the children of M. Moretti Kindergarten encountered Van Gogh’s The Starry Night.

Each child started by working on a small section with care, focus, and wonder, discovering details step by step.

Then all the pieces slowly came together, becoming one shared sky.

A calm and meaningful process made of hands, eyes, and collaboration — where small brushstrokes, side by side, became something much bigger: a collective artwork full of light, imagination, and emotion.

Osserviamo il volto e lo guardiamo da vicino…

“Ci segue con lo sguardo…”
“Ha la faccia color bronzo…”
“La Mona Lisa è la mamma di Gesù…”

Partendo dalle loro parole, i bambini hanno esplorato Leonardo attraverso attività creative: ridisegno della Mona Lisa, costruzione del taccuino rinascimentale e progettazione di una trottola.

Un’esperienza tra arte, curiosità e immaginazione.

Let’s look at the face and observe closely…

“He follows us with his gaze…”
“He has a bronze-colored face…”
“The Mona Lisa is the mother of Jesus…”

From children’s words, they explored Leonardo through creative activities: repainting the Mona Lisa, making a Renaissance notebook, and designing a spinning top.

An experience of art, curiosity, and imagination.

Guardiamo i suoi ritratti: occhi allungati, colli sottili, espressioni silenziose.

I bambini osservano, si incuriosiscono e provano a ricreare volti “alla Modigliani”, sperimentando linee, forme e proporzioni in modo libero e personale.

Un incontro con l’arte fatto di sguardi, semplicità e immaginazione.

We look at his portraits: elongated eyes, thin necks, quiet expressions.

The children observe, get curious, and try to recreate “Modigliani-style” faces, exploring lines, shapes, and proportions in a free and personal way.

An encounter with art made of looks, simplicity, and imagination.

Con grande entusiasmo condividiamo il video della mostra finale del progetto , inaugurata il 28 maggio in occasione della festa di fine anno.

Durante questo percorso i bambini hanno scoperto il mondo dell’arte attraverso l'incontro con grandi artisti, osservando opere, sperimentando tecniche, utilizzando strumenti digitali e dando voce alle proprie emozioni, idee e interpretazioni.

La mostra rappresenta il risultato di un viaggio ricco di creatività, collaborazione, scoperta e meraviglia, che ha permesso ai bambini di diventare piccoli artisti, osservatori e narratori del bello.

We are delighted to share the video of the final exhibition of our eTwinning project, officially opened on May 28th during our end-of-year celebration.

Throughout this journey, the children explored the world of art by discovering great artists, observing artworks, experimenting with different techniques, using digital tools, and expressing their own emotions, ideas, and interpretations.

The exhibition is the result of a wonderful journey filled with creativity, collaboration, discovery, and wonder, allowing children to become young artists, observers, and storytellers of beauty.

Enjoy the video!

Questo video raccoglie le tracce del nostro viaggio tra colori, emozioni e meraviglia.

Grazie a tutti i partner che hanno condiviso con noi questa bellissima esperienza europea.

In this eTwinning project, children explored art through an immersive and creative experience. They did not simply observe paintings: they stepped inside them, walked through them, interpreted them and brought them to life through movement, music and imagination.

This video captures the traces of our journey through colours, emotions and wonder.

Thank you to all our partners for sharing this wonderful European experience with us.

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A conclusione del nostro percorso, abbiamo vissuto un momento di straordinaria intensità emotiva e pedagogica. Prima ancora che l'ospite entrasse, Nicolò ha presentato con immenso orgoglio il suo papà ai compagni delle sezioni aperte (ascolta la Registrazione .mp3).

Il pittore Vanni Locorriere è entrato in classe con i suoi "attrezzi del mestiere": tele, tavolozza, gessetti e pennelli di ogni forma. I bambini lo hanno sommerso di domande profonde e curiose. Successivamente, associando i quadri dell'artista a diversi brani musicali, i bambini hanno dato il volo alla fantasia, co-creando una storia condivisa in un'esperienza ricca di sfumature emotive (gioia, stupore, emozione). Un ringraziamento speciale a papà Vanni per aver aperto le porte dell'arte reale alla nostra scuola!

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To conclude our project, we experienced a moment of extraordinary emotional and pedagogical value. Even before our guest entered, Nicolò proudly introduced his father to his classmates from the open laboratories (listen to Registrazione standard 36.mp3).

The painter Vanni Locoriere arrived with his professional tools: canvases, palettes, crayons, and brushes of all shapes. The children welcomed him with deep and curious questions. Then, by matching the artist's paintings with different musical tracks, the children let their imagination fly, co-creating a shared story filled with real emotions (joy, surprise, excitement). A special thanks to Nicolò's father, Vanni, for bringing real art into our school!