Exploring Georgia O'Keeffe's Style
Grade 5th Grade · Art · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify Georgia O'Keeffe's unique style in her paintings.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 5:00
How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O'Keeffe - Iseult Gillespie
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Georgia O'Keeffe transformed natural subjects into abstract geometry, which became a cornerstone of American Modernism.
- 2
O'Keeffe's creative process was based on ritual and close observation, paying meticulous attention to small details and mixing paints to create the perfect colors.
- 3
O'Keeffe is remembered as the “Mother of American Modernism” because of her unique perspective and emotional evocation of the natural world.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two characteristics that make Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings unique, based on what you learned in the video.”
Teacher Guide
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