Exploring Georgia O'Keeffe's Style
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Objective
I can identify Georgia O'Keeffe's unique style in her paintings.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 5:00Vetted channel
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Georgia O'Keeffe transformed natural subjects into abstract geometry, which became a cornerstone of American Modernism.
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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.
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O'Keeffe is remembered as the “Mother of American Modernism” because of her unique perspective and emotional evocation of the natural world.
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Practice
10 questions
Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings often transform natural subjects into what?
What art movement is Georgia O'Keeffe associated with?
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“Describe two characteristics that make Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings unique, based on what you learned in the video.”
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