1. MY FAVORITE PAINTINGS BY: ALYSSA POWERS

3. INFORMATION ON PAINTING Title: The Three Musicians Artist: Diego Velázquez Year of Composition: about 1616 Artistic Era: Baroque

4. WHY I CHOSE THIS PAINTING I like to listen to music and I play the clarinet. The three musicians look like they are having fun. It reminds me that music can bring joy to those who play it and listen to it.

6. INFORMATION ON PAINTING Title: Viva La Vida Artist: Frida Kahlo Year of Composition: 1954 Artistic Era: Abstract Expressionism

7. WHY I CHOSE THIS PAINTING I love fruit. My favorite fruit is watermelon, so the painting reminds me of something I love. The back round caught my attention as well. It shows a blue sky and since the watermelon is on a brown table it makes you feel like you are on a picnic. I like to be outdoors and picnics are fun. This painting reminds me of many things that I like.

9. INFORMATION ON PAINTING Title: A Romance Artist: Santiago Rusiñol Year of Composition: 1894 Artistic Era: Impressionism

10. WHY I CHOSE THIS PAINTING It reminds me of older romance movies. I love movies, especially romance ones. I play the piano and the piano in the painting looks like the one I own. The colors used in the painting are both bright and dull. It is a good blend of colors.