1. MAKING CONNECTIONS PROJECT Name of Artist CONTEXT TECHNIQUES
The artist’s background and cultural influences, the period in history in which they worked.
SUBJECT MATTER
The theme and content of their work, eg was it about personal experiences , or about social issues such as peace, war, equality etc.
TECHNIQUES
The way in which they apply their materials and the style of their work.
INFLUENCES
Artists who inspired or shaped their work.
PERSONAL RESPONSE
What do you think? Why? What have you learnt? How will you apply this?

2. MAKING CONNECTIONS EXEMPLAR
PROJECT
Name of artist- Da Vinci
Name of Artist- Van Gogh
Context
Italian artist, scientist, inventor s.
Genius level. Worked in relation to his church beliefs.
1800s. Influenced by the world around him and the outdoors. Dutch Post Impressionist painter
Subject Matter
He drew the human body. Was obsessed with anatomy. Drew from Drs autopsies. Drew the skull -the must accurately ever drawn in history
He liked painting self portraits. He also painted his world around him with acyclic paint. He was interested in vivid bright colours.
Techniques
Pen drawings, pencil and charcoal studies into journals. Very accurate body and anatomy drawings.
Impasto thick brush strokes.
Strong primary colours
Influences
Influenced by Doctors autopsies
Influenced by the creation of man and the church. Wanted to invent flying machines
Was influenced by Gauguin who regularly visited Van Gogh. They both painted with non realistic styles.
Personal Response
I enjoy his drawings because……
I like this artists because
He has influenced my colour choice and colour mixing?