Phase: | During/Explore/Explain |
Activity: | 1. Draw three circles or columns on the board. Label the circles or columns "Portrait", "Landscape", and "Still Life". 2. Tell students that each circle represents a type of artwork they will examine and explain the main characteristic of each, adding the main characteristic to the chart. Portrait: An image of a person/people Landscape: An image of an outdoor scene Still Life: An image of an inanimate (non-living) object(s) 3. Show students the Paintings by Van Gogh flashcards. Using sticky tack or tape, have students assist in placing each piece of artwork into the correct category on the class chart. Note: Some works of art will require a conversation with students about classification, as it is possible they may fit into more than one category. 4. Pair students into groups of two. Give each group another set of artwork flashcards (such as Artist Flash Card Set). Have students work collaboratively to sort the artwork into the three categories discussed as a whole group. |
Assessment Strategies: | Check each groups' sorted artwork flashcards to ensure students were able to classify and group artwork based on subject matter. |
Advanced Preparation: | The teacher will need to have chart paper and markers, a chalkboard/whiteboard, or an interactive whiteboard, and sticky tack or tape. Download the Paintings by Van Gogh flashcards using the digital tool. Print out one set of the flashcards and cut them out. Download another set of artwork flashcards, such as Artist Flash Card Set, and print and cut out one copy for each pair of students. |
Variation Tips (optional): | The teacher may add different artwork categories to the activity to match with previous lessons. You can increase the difficulty level by using the Famous Works of Art flashcards. Note: Preview the works of art to ensure they are appropriate for your students. One of the famous works of art included is The Statue of David by Michelangelo. |
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