Celebrate art history with a creative classroom twist!
In this fun Thanksgiving-themed worksheet, students imagine a feast where famous artists each bring a dish inspired by their iconic style or subject matter. From Warhol’s soup to Thiebaud’s cake, every contribution to The Artists’ Feast connects artistic identity with creative interpretation.
Students research, write, and illustrate what these artists might bring to dinner — combining art history, critical thinking, and imagination in one engaging seasonal activity.
Page 1: Artist clue list with famous artworks and writing prompts
Page 2: “Feast table” drawing directions for students to design their own table scene
Extension prompts: Reflective questions about style, symbolism, and connection
Thanksgiving-week art lessons or sub plans
Quick early-finisher activity
Art history review with a playful twist
Bulletin board or hallway display (“Our Artists’ Feast”)
Andy Warhol • Wayne Thiebaud • Norman Rockwell • Yayoi Kusama •
Vincent van Gogh • Pieter Aertsen • Paul Cézanne
No prep required — just print and go! Students can work independently or collaboratively. This activity fits beautifully within your “Artists Communicate” or “Artists Have Global Awareness” units, blending humor with historical understanding.
Celebrate art history with a creative classroom twist!
In this fun Thanksgiving-themed worksheet, students imagine a feast where famous artists each bring a dish inspired by their iconic style or subject matter. From Warhol’s soup to Thiebaud’s cake, every contribution to The Artists’ Feast connects artistic identity with creative interpretation.
Students research, write, and illustrate what these artists might bring to dinner — combining art history, critical thinking, and imagination in one engaging seasonal activity.
Page 1: Artist clue list with famous artworks and writing prompts
Page 2: “Feast table” drawing directions for students to design their own table scene
Extension prompts: Reflective questions about style, symbolism, and connection
Thanksgiving-week art lessons or sub plans
Quick early-finisher activity
Art history review with a playful twist
Bulletin board or hallway display (“Our Artists’ Feast”)
Andy Warhol • Wayne Thiebaud • Norman Rockwell • Yayoi Kusama •
Vincent van Gogh • Pieter Aertsen • Paul Cézanne
No prep required — just print and go! Students can work independently or collaboratively. This activity fits beautifully within your “Artists Communicate” or “Artists Have Global Awareness” units, blending humor with historical understanding.
