DALI MADE ME DO IT

Christian W. Brown

Art!

What is art? Do you like paintings? Do you think it is correct to call nude paintings

art? What type of art do you like best? Who are some famous artists in your country? Why do you think people become professional

artists?

Discuss these quotes:

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” -Pablo Picasso

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” -Napoleon Bonaparte

“The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.” -Friedrich Nietzsche

“An artist is always alone - if he is an artist. No, what the artist needs is loneliness.” -Henry Miller

Art Terms Matching

Match these terms… … to these definitions

Tension Dynamism Contrast Balance Theme Color Atmosphere Focus Interpretation Perspective Elements

The main point where you look Parts of the painting A way to make a picture look 3D Equal on both sides Not black and white An understanding of the piece Pull between things; not relaxed What the picture is about Energy The way it feels; emotion Opposite colors

Art Terms – the answers

Match these terms… … to these definitions

Tension Dynamism Contrast Balance Theme Color Atmosphere Focus Interpretation Perspective Elements

Pull between things; not relaxed Energy and change Opposite colors or ideas Equal on both sides What the picture is about Not black and white The way it feels; emotion The main point where you look An understanding of the piece A way to make a picture look 3D Parts of the painting

Interpreting art Is the painting balanced? What colors are used? What is the painting representing? Is the painting calm (harmonious) or is there

energy (dynamism) and tension? How do these affect the atmosphere (feel)? What is the tone (the way the painter feels about

the subject)? What does the piece of art say (what’s the

theme)?

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