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Lesson
Plan #1: The Sensory Palette: Setting
the Scene for Impressionism Students will: 1. be able to “walk in the artist’s shoes" 2. appreciate a virtual sensory experience through touring Monet’s Giverny and van Gogh’s Holland. 3. analyze and interpret how the setting influenced the artist’s work. Time Required: Days 1 & 2. (See timeline) 40-minute periods Materials: Video and book entitled: “Linnea in Monet’s Garden” Vocabulary: Giverny, Amsterdam (Holland), waterlilies, sunflowers Procedures: Day 1: By viewing the video “Linnea in Monet’s Garden”, the students will explore the grounds of Giverny as they stroll with Monet over the Japanese footbridge, along the blossoming waterlily pads, and through the abundant flower paths. - What sounds did Linnea hear when she arrived at Giverny? (bees, butterflies, rippling waters) - What odors did Linnea experience? (the perfume of the blossoms fills the air) - What sights did Linnea see? (her eye caught a rich rainbow of color from the flowers, trees, sky, and floating clouds, only to contrast to the vivid color of Monet’s main house) - What sensations did Linnea experience? (the soft breeze gently caressing her cheek) Day 2: Do Now: While listening to “A Walk in the Garden” by Gary Lamb, and viewing posters of Monet’s “Waterlilies” and Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” displayed in the front of the room, students will respond in their notebooks to these questions and class discussion will follow:1. Describe what you see in each painting.2. Why do you think the artist choose this subject to paint? Explain. 3. What is unique about the painting style these artists have used? Describe. 4. How do we know these artists loved color? Explain. 5.
Which painting do you like best? Why? Homework/Evaluation: 1. Using the Internet, explore the web site: www.vangoghmuseum.nl – a visit to the van Gogh museum in Amsterdam. Write a biographical study of this artist’s life. Reflect upon the following: Why is van Gogh considered a Post-Impressionist artist? (He expressed his feelings through his use of color and brushstroke}. Who was a main influence in his life? (His brother Theo offered him encouragement and support, helped him financially, and introduced him to art dealers). When was van Gogh happiest? (When he stayed in the south of France his canvases came alive with bright yellows and color). How did a history of mental illness finally destroy his life? (He had few friends, people feared him, and he cut off his ear, and finally shot himself in the chest, after completing his final painting).
2. Using the Internet, explore the web site: http://giverny.org – a visit to Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, France. Write a biographical study of the artist’s life. Reflect upon the following: How did Monet become one of the leaders of the Impressionist movement? (His painting “Impression: Sunrise” gave the movement its name). What words would you use to describe Monet’s works? (colorful, soft, peaceful, vibrant, exciting, soothing) How does Monet’s later works compare to his earlier works? (He began painting larger murals in a more abstract style). Describe Monet’s gardens. (Japanese bridge, waterlilies, abundant flowers of all colors). How do we know Monet had a passion for nature? (He always painted landscapes, some at different times of the day; he continually painted and added to his own gardens at Giverny). (See Sample Student Research Reports)
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