Monday Time Francisco Goya Romanticism Sometimes artists can make very specific comments about an individual person, place or event through their art. Other times they can make broad, general comments that we all can relate to. What do you think the artist is saying about the two women in this work of art? What broader statement about life do you think he is making to all of us?
Tuesday The Bar at the Folies- Bergeres Edouard Manet Realism What do we see when we look at this image? Can you describe the space that you see? Is there any optical illusions or effect that is taking place?
Wednesday Jack in the Pulpit No. 2 Georgia O’Keefe 1930 Abstract Expressionism Which elements of art do you think the artist has focused on the most in this picture? What evidence can you find to support your opinion?
Thursday Mordedcai Ardon To the Morning Star 1968 Abstract Expressionism What is being represented in this image? How is the artist “expressing” the idea of the subject?
Friday Why do you think artists choose to paint self-portraits? What do you think van Gogh wanted us to know about him in this image? What impression do you get about his personality or state of mind from this painting? Self-Portrait Vincent van Gogh 1889 Post-Impressionism