This Master thesis is based on the life path and artwork one of the most known and appreciated Croatian artists of the new age. The main purpose of this thesis is to stimulate children`s divergent opinion and creativity through different activities and encouragements. Also, various examples of activities presenting ways how to draw near the character of Ivan Meštrović as an artist and sculptor, are specified in the thesis. The thesis starts with the review of the life path of Ivan Meštrović and his artwork in Croatia and abroad. Due to comprehensiveness, the review is divided into two parts, his abroad artwork and Zagreb opus. Furthermore, there will be presented the Museums of Ivan Meštrović which perserve and take care of his artwork and publish about his life period. The system had been changing through years but the establishements it is made of, have remained the same. The establishements which promote his artwork are Atelier Meštrović, the Gallery of Meštrović, Kaštelet- Crikvine in Split and the Church of the Sacred Saviour in Otavice i.e. the Mausoleum of the family of Meštrović. Furthermore, there will be presented chosen artwork of Meštrović, such as the Well of Life, the History of Croatians, Indians in Chiago and Grgur Ninski, in order to fully perceive the style of Meštrović through specific examples. There will be specified children`s impression of the artist, my own interpretation of the Meštrović artwork, and activities designed to encourage children`s creativity and understanding of art. To conclude, children usually react well on art and they enjoy the process of their own interpretation of the artwork and using different techniques of performance. At the very end, there will be given final word to summarize the thesis and conclude final thoughts on the written part. This thesis serves as a great background for encouraging children`s artwork and creativity through different activities and encouragements.