Art is Everywhere: Looking Deeper into Paintings and Sculptures
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words to talk about art.
- Talk about different styles of art and what you like or dislike.
- Read about the history of art and how it has changed.
- Listen to an artist talk about their work and ideas.
- Write about your own feelings about a piece of art.
Key Words:
- Art: Something created to be beautiful or express ideas.
- Artist: A person who creates art.
- Painting: A picture made with paint.
- Sculpture: A piece of art made by shaping materials like clay or stone.
- Symbolism: When an object in art stands for something else.
Art Styles:
- Realism: Art that looks like real life.
- Abstract Art: Art that doesn’t look like real things, but uses shapes and colors.
- Impressionism: Art that shows how light and colors change.
- Surrealism: Art that shows dreamlike images and ideas.
Let’s Talk About It!
- What kind of art do you like? (Paintings, sculptures, other forms?)
- Have you ever visited an art museum? What did you see there?
- Can you think of any symbols that are often used in art? (Examples: a dove for peace, a heart for love)
Let’s Read!
Art has changed a lot over time. In the Renaissance, artists focused on painting people and nature realistically. Later, artists like Van Gogh and Picasso changed things up. They experimented with colors and shapes to show emotions and ideas in new ways.
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of an artist talking about their work. Focus on how they describe their art and what it means to them.)
Talk with a Partner!
Choose a picture of a famous painting or sculpture. Take turns describing the artwork to each other. Talk about the colors, shapes, and what you think it means.
Homework:
Think about a painting or sculpture you have seen (it could be in a museum, online, or even at home). Write a short paragraph describing it and how it makes you feel.
Example:
I saw a painting of a starry night. The sky was full of swirling blue and green colors, and the stars looked like they were dancing. It made me feel calm and peaceful.
Extra Fun:
If you can, visit an art museum or gallery. Choose a piece of art that interests you and write down your thoughts and feelings about it.
