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Art-history worksheet for early elementary students with fill-in-the-blank questions about artist Joseph Cornell and his shadow boxes.
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Joseph Cornell Introduction

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This printable art-history worksheet introduces students in Kindergarten–3rd Grade to artist Joseph Cornell and his work with shadow boxes. Ten fill-in-the-blank statements cover his background as a textile salesman, his self-training, his interest in surrealism, and his use of everyday objects. A reflection question invites students to imagine what they would ask Cornell. Includes a word bank for support.

Subject:
Art
Topic:
Art History
Grade Level:
K – 3rd Grade
Updated September 2025

Word Bank

  • boxes
  • City
  • collection
  • Cornell
  • designer
  • formal
  • Joseph
  • junk
  • New
  • shadow
  • shops
  • surrealism
  • textile
  • York

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