Analyzing Art Mood
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Objective
Interpret art by distinguishing between relevant and non- relevant contextual information and analyzing subject matter, characteristics of form and structure, and use of media to identify ideas and mood conveye
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Practice
7 questions
What does "composition" mean when talking about art?
What does it mean if a painting has "balance"? How can an artist make a painting balanced?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Look at Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night." Describe how the swirling brushstrokes and the placement of the village, stars, and moon create visual movement in the painting. How does this visual movement contribute to the overall mood? Look at Faith Ringgold's "Tar Beach." Describe how the arrangement of figures, buildings, and the quilt pattern create focal points in the artwork. How do these focal points contribute to the story or message of the art?”
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