Art History

In this project you will accomplish two tasks:

1.  Gather information about famous artists and works of art.
2.  Make a replica of your favorite famous work of art.


Task 1 - Gather information

The objective of this task is to gather some basic information on some famous artists and works of art.  

Before you begin, click this link to get a worksheet to fill in.  You can either fill in the worksheet on your computer and then print it out, or print it out first and fill it in by hand.  Either way, bring the worksheet to me when you get it completed.

Vincent Van Gogh

1.  Vincent Van Gogh's Life
Read about Van Gogh's life before answering the questions.
Click here to read about Van Gogh's life

 
2.  Vincent Van Gogh's Art
Now look at some of his paintings.
For each painting, answer these 3 questions?
1.  What does it look like? (look at colors, shapes, sizes, etc...)
2.  What does it make you think?
3.  How does it make you feel?
   a.
   b.
   c.
   d.



Leonardo da Vinci

3.  Leonardo da Vinci's Life
Read about da Vinci's life before answering the questions.
Click here to read about DaVinci's life

 
4.  Leonardo da Vinci's Art
Now look at some of his paintings and sketches.
For each painting or sketch, answer these 3 questions?
1.  What does it look like? (look at colors, shapes, sizes, etc...)
2.  What does it make you think?
3.  How does it make you feel?
   a.
   b.
   c.
   d.

 

Various Artists and Works of Art

5.  Various Artists and Works of Art
Now I just want you to look at a few more pieces of artwork.
For each, answer the same 3 questions:
1.  What does it look like? (look at colors, shapes, sizes, etc...)
2.  What does it make you think?
3.  How does it make you feel?
   a.
   b.
   c.
   d.


Task 2 - Make a Replica

Choose your favorite from the artwork you've viewed.  Then paint, draw, or make a model of your own version of the artwork.  Try and make it look as close to the original as possible.  Bring it to school when you're finished.  Have fun!

1.  What will you do for your final project?
   a.  
   b.  
 

If you  need to contact me for any reason:

Email:  chrisdinter@boiseschools.org

Home Phone: 922-5472 (before 9:00 p.m. please)