Format
1. Open with introduction about the museum, and explanation of what they will see — paintings with apples and/or fruit.
2. View The Apple Seller by Renoir, and discuss the shadows and reflections.
3. View Interior with an Etruscan Vase by Matisse, and students look for different fruits.
4. Sing a song about apples (“The Little Appleseed”.)
5. View Still Life with Biscuits by Picasso, and students identify elements in the painting.
6. Students review the three artists’ works, and ask remaining questions.
Objectives
Students will understand how light affects form, and how artists capture shadows and reflections in their paintings.
Students will be able to describe the concept of past and present as it relates to visual art.
Students will be able to observe visual clues or details in artworks or artifacts and determine if the work/object is old or new.
Students will be able to use active listening strategies to identify the main idea and to gain information from oral presentations.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, the Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.