Class members are presented with the image of a painting and asked to record their first impressions and analysis. They then research the time period in which it was painted and discuss how their research impacted their first impression of the work. After a member of the museum staff provides background information about the piece, pupils discuss how their initial analysis compares to their current understanding.

Concepts

art appreciation, art analysis, impressionism

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Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Co-ordinate the lesson with a member of a museum staff who can provide background information about the work
• Most appropriate for art or art history classes

Classroom Considerations

• Presumes class members have experience with painting analysis

Pros

• Includes a step-by-step plan, links to several paintings, assessment suggestions, and extensions

Cons

• No rubric is included

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2 SL.9-10.4 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.2 SL.11-12.4