Tag Archives: Art

So that you can find an artwork for your presentation

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Mireia Xortó

Check out: the Google Cultural Institute Art Project Wikipaintings the US National Gallery of Art to find 25,000 Images of Art That You Can Re-use for Free Main Galleries and Museums websites

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Stephen Wiltshire

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Mireia Xortó

1. Have a look at the drawings below. Which cities are they? 2. Are there any landmarks or famous buildings you recognise? 3. What do you know about these cities? 4. Have you ever been to these cities? 5. Do you … Continue reading →

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The Scream by Edvard Munch

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mireia Xortó
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Optional Activity 2. Antiques Roadshow portrait revealed to be by Van Dyck.

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mireia Xortó

Watch this video and submit your answers to the questions below in a comment to be published here on Monday, 20th April. 1. Where did Father Jamie buy the painting? 2. How much did he pay for it? 3. What … Continue reading →

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Mary Cassatt, ‘The Child’s Bath’, 1893.

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mireia Xortó

Watch this video and answer the questions on the worksheet. [Teacher’s answers] Read more about Mary Cassatt here  and here and submit your answers to these questions in a comment here to be published on Monday 20th April. This will serve … Continue reading →

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Optional Activity #3. The daily life of Stephen Wiltshire.

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mireia Xortó

Submit your answer to the following questions in a comment here to be published on Tuesday, 21st April. 1. What do you know about autism? 2. Have you seen any films which have featured an autistic character? 3. Do you know … Continue reading →

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Edward Hopper

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mireia Xortó

[By Maria Silva] Have a look at these pictures. What do you think is going on? In teams, start writing the story. When the teacher tells you, move on to another painting and complete that story. We’ll do that with the … Continue reading →

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Edward Hopper’s creative process

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mireia Xortó

Watch the following video about Edward Hopper’s creative process and answer the questions below: 1. How does Edward Hopper describe his creative process?  The pictures come very slowly… 2. What are his ‘various small sketches’ about? 3. What does Hopper … Continue reading →

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Students’ posts on Art

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Mireia Xortó

Van Gogh (By Sol Diéguez) – Born: 1853, Zundert, Netherlands – Died: 29 July 1890 (aged 37), France – Post-Impressionism painter – Notable for its rough beauty, emotional honesty and bold color, had a far-reaching influence on 20th-century art. – … Continue reading →

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Writing a collaborative story based on Edward Hopper’s paintings.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Mireia Xortó

[Activity Instructions] A couple in their weeding day decided to spend their special day at their friend’s bar because they had a very good relationship and he was very important to them. While they were talking, a strange man came into … Continue reading →

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