Introduction
Students will look at pictures of famous works of art. They will use adjectives to describe the art using complete sentences.
Task
What words can you use to describe art?
If it is famous, does it have to be beautiful?
Process
Work alone or in partners. Take a few minutes to view the art. Then write 2 sentences about it on a piece of paper.
You need to pick 5 pieces of art. Please write down the title and artist before writing your sentences.
Evaluation
Each of these websites contains a famous piece of art. Choose five to describe. Write the name of the art and the artist. Write two sentences for each (10 total).
https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/vincent-van-gogh-the-starry-night-1889
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mona-Lisa-painting
https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79018
http://www.essentialvermeer.com/catalogue/girl_with_a_pearl_earring.html#.WrvaZC7wbIU
http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/6565
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/45434
https://www.nga.gov/collection/highlights/van-gogh-self-portrait.html
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437127
https://www.diegorivera.org/flowercarrier.jsp
Conclusion
Did you enjoy working on the computer today?
Which piece of art was your favorite?
Did your partner help you? Or did they make you do all the work?