ROUSSEAU Activity 2 Teacher’s Page Tiger Attacking a Buffalo By Chandria Childs & Paul Provencio Townsend Elementary

Henri Rousseau Look for: 1. Similarities in both paintings.

Henri Rousseau Activity Write in your journal... List the similarities you found. Describe the conflict in the painting. Is it the same or different? Where does the action take place? How can you tell? Why would the artist paint works that are so similar?

Henri Rousseau Teacher Page Points for Discussion: Artists often paint several works that are similar because they like the subject or they want to show variations on a theme.Points for Discussion: Artists often paint several works that are similar because they like the subject or they want to show variations on a theme. Enrichment activities: If you were going to paint a series of paintings on a theme, what would your theme be?Enrichment activities: If you were going to paint a series of paintings on a theme, what would your theme be? Fine Arts Standards: 1.1, 1.9,.2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6 (FA3)Fine Arts Standards: 1.1, 1.9,.2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.5, 3.6 (FA3) Journal Writing Answers: Answers will vary. Students may sketch a theme drawing and list how they would create variations. Look for complete sentences with capitals and correct punctuation.Journal Writing Answers: Answers will vary. Students may sketch a theme drawing and list how they would create variations. Look for complete sentences with capitals and correct punctuation.