“But is it Art?”

Let’s Talk 2, Lesson 14B

But is it Art?Let’s Talk, Lesson 14 B

Look at the following pieces of art and share your opinion.

Is it ArtOr

Is it just Awful?

Vincent Van Gogh “Starry Night”

Piet Mondrian(Dutch)

Reiner Ruthenbeck's 'Overturned Furniture':

‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’Hokusai

Auguste Rodin,‘The Thinker’

Marcel Duchamp

'FOUNTAIN'

‘Bal du moulin de la Galette’Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Florentijn Hofman ‘Rubber Duck’

Claude Monet

‘ Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies’

Vocabulary of the Arts

Types of art

A rough or unfinished drawing or painting often created before an artist makes a more completed piece is called a SK________________

A rough or unfinished drawing or painting often created before an artist makes a more completed piece is called a SKETCH

Leonardo DiVinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the world’s most famous P__________________( a paining or drawing of a person, usually the head and shoulders.)

Leonardo DiVinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the world’s most famous PORTRAITS( a paining or drawing of a person, usually the head and shoulders.)

Vincent Van Gogh’sSunflowers is a

S___________ Life

(art depicting mostlyinanimate items/things)

Vincent Van Gogh’sSunflowers is a

STILL Life

(art depicting mostlyinanimate items/things)

John Constable’s The Hay Wain is showing the L__________________

John Constable’s The Hay Wain is showing the LANDSCAPE

Jackson Pollock was a famous A_________ artist(Art that uses color, form and texture rather than people/land/etc. )

Jackson Pollock was a famous ABSTRACT artist(Art that uses color, form and texture rather than people/land/etc. )

The Discus Thrower by Myronis an ancient Greek St_____________________

*also referred to as a Sculpture

(a carved figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.)

The Discus Thrower by Myronis an ancient Greek STATUE

(a carved figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.)

*also referred to as a Sculpture

A M_______ is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface.

A MURAL is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface.

This type of mural is created by G____________ artists. They usually use spray paint to create images on public spaces.

This type of mural is created by GRAFFITI artists. They usually use spray paint to create images on public spaces.

Artist Tools

Many artists like to paint with O_________ paints because ofthe bold, bright colors and ability to create texture.

Many artists like to paint with OIL paints because ofthe bold, bright colors and ability to create texture.

While many artist choose to paint with oils, others prefer lighter, softer colors that appear transparent, so theyuse W____________________

While many artist choose to paint with oils, others prefer lighter, softer colors that appear transparent, so theyuse WATERCOLORS

Obviously, a painter will need a collection of Paint B________________ of many different sizes.

Obviously, a painter will need a collection of Paint BRUSHES of many different sizes.

A wooden P_____________ is used to mix paint colors.

A wooden PALETTE is used to mix paint colors.

* “palette” is also used to describe the colors in a painting.

A wooden E____________supports the artist’swork while it’s beingpainted or drawn

A wooden EASELsupports the artist’swork while it’s beingpainted or drawn

The easel typically holds a C____________, which is what most oil painters use to paint on.

The easel typically holds a CANVAS, which is what many painters use to paint on.

Let’s learn about 3 artists:

Vincent Van Gogh

Frida Kahlo

Pablo Picasso

Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853.He had 2 brothers and 3 sisters, but he was closest to his brother, Theo.

Young Vincent and his favorite brother, Theo, in 1866

When Vincent was younger, he sketched pictures using pencils or charcoal sticks. He used some watercolors as well.

“The Potato Eaters”

He liked to draw pictures of poor hardworking people, and often used dark colors. Eventually, he began to paint using oil paints.

Much of what we know about Van Gogh comes from letters he wrote to his brother Theo.

Theo worked in an art gallery in Paris and supported Vincent's art career.

He sent Vincent money and tried to sell Vincent's paintings, but no one wanted to buy them.

In 1886 Vincent moved to Paris to meet other artists called Impressionists. Vincent wanted to learn from these new painters.

During this time van Gogh began to use brighter colors. He painted pictures of Paris nightlife and the countryside.

Van Gogh also became interested in painting portraits of people. When he couldn't find models, he would paint himself for practice. He painted over twenty self portraits during this time.

In 1889, van Gogh went to a mental hospital, because he was unable to take care of himself.

He still continued to paint and completed one of his most famous paintings Starry Night from his hospital bed.

Most people know Van Gogh as the artist who cutoff his left ear. After an argument with his friend,Van Gogh cut part of his left ear off with a razor.

He wrapped the ear up in cloth and gave it to a woman as a ‘present’.

Tragically, Van Gogh's mental state continued to get worse.

On July 29, 1890 – at the age of 37, he died from a gun shot wound to his chest. He died in the arms of Theo.

Although he wasn't famous during his lifetime, today he is considered one of the greatest artists of his time.

Many of his paintings sell for millions of dollars. There are over 800 oil paintings and a thousand water colors and sketches of his work.

Interesting Facts about Van Gogh:

• He would get so obsessed with painting that he often wouldn't eat. He had poor health as a result.

• Van Gogh was influenced by Japanese prints which he studied intensely.

• His brother Theo died six months after Vincent and was buried next to him.

• You can see the painting Starry Night at the New York Museum of Modern Art.

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881 in Spain. His father was a painter and art teacher, and Pablo liked to draw from an early age.

As a student, Pablo had little interest in school, but was an extremely talented artist.

When he was fourteen Pablo attended a famous art school in Barcelona and another school in Madrid.

However, Pablo was bored with the classic teachings of art school. He didn't want to paint like people hundreds of years ago. He wanted to create something new.

In 1901, Pablo's close friend committed suicide. Pablo became very sad. Around the same time he began painting in Paris, and his painting style started to transform.

For the next four years his paintings were mostly the color blue. This is called. Many of the people were sad looking with long, blue faces.

The Blue Period

The Rose PeriodEventually Pablo got over his depression. He also fell in love with a French model. He began to use warmer colors in his paintings including pinks, reds, oranges, and beiges.

He also began to paint happier scenes such as circuses.

CubismIn 1907 Picasso began to experiment with a new style of painting. By 1909 he had created a completely new style of painting called Cubism.

In Cubism, the subjects are broken up into different sections. Then the sections are put back together and painted from different points of views.

In the 1920’s, Pablo’s career really grew, and he becamea world-respected artist. This was thanks to the help of his wife.

Picasso met and married a ballerina – she introduced him to the rich and famous people around Paris. There, his art started selling for a lot of money.

Picasso also acted in movies and always played himself in his film appearances. He became famous for his anti-war views.

After his death, France kept many of his paintings. Today, much of his work hangs in a collection at the Musée Picasso in Paris.

Today, Pablo Picasso is considered the greatest artist of the 20th century. He painted in a number of different styles and created many unique contributions to the world of art.

He was married twice and had four children. He died from a heart attack at the age of 91 on April 8, 1973.

Facts about Picasso

• He produced over 1,800 paintings and 1,200 sculptures.

• Many of his paintings have been sold for over $100 million!

• Picasso was a famous playboy – he had many, many girlfriends throughout his life.

• Picasso’s final words were “Drink to me, drink to my health, you know I can’t drink any more.”

FRIDA KAHLO

Frida Kahlo's life wasn't easy, but she lived life confidently and went on to become one of the most famous artists of her time.

Frida Kahlo was born July 6, 1907 near Mexico City. When she was six, Kahlo got polio, a disease that affects your ability to walk and move.

She had to spend nine months in her bed.

Once she got better, Frida Kahlo promised that she would live her life to the fullest.

She became a tomboy at school and the leader of a group of children(mostly boys) who liked to prank (play tricks on) other students and teachers.

Tragedy found Frida once again in 1925, when shewas 18. The school bus she was riding in crashed into a car. Frida was broke her back.

However, it was during her a long recovery from this accident that Kahlo discovered her love of painting.

Frida met mural artist Diego Rivera in 1928, when she was 21 and he was 42. They married a year later. Diego encouraged Frida to continue her art; However, they had a very difficult marriage.

Frida created over 200 paintings, drawings and sketches related to her experiences in life, physical and emotional pain, and her difficult marriage. She’s most famous for her self-portraits.

When asked why she painted so many self-portraits, Frida replied: "Because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best."

Frida Kahlo soon suffered another injury; Her right leg had to be amputated due to an infection.

On July 13, 1954, at the age of 47, Frida Kahlo died. The last entry in Kahlo's diary read, "I hope the leaving is joyful and I hope never to return."

Facts about Frida:• During her life, Frida always wanted to go against what was “Normal”. That’s why she kept her facial hair - it was going against what was thought to be “Beautiful” for women.

• Frida wanted to have a child badly, but she couldn’t due to her many injuries.

• Frida spent most of her life in-and-out of hospitals.

• Frida’s home was turned into a museum after her death