“Mixerpiece is a sort of digital magnetic board, with more than 200 items and shapes which you can use and combine to create new works of art while learning art history. Have students demonstrate their understandings of the art elements – line, shape, color, form – using original masterpieces. Students can learn to identify similarities or differences in pieces of artwork by putting them together into something new. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.”
Platform: iOS
Grades: All
Cost: $2.99
Best Apps for Kids has this review of the app which also includes suggestions for using the app for education and fun. Mixerpiece is included in this article from App Ed Review featuring the best apps to use for Social Studies. Finally, this post from Parents’ Choice gives some details regarding the art history used in the app.
Watch this 30-sec video to see how your students can learn art history while having fun with this app!