2. BINGHAM Activity 1 Teacher’s Page The Jolly Flatboatmen By Chandria Childs & Paul Provencio Townsend Elementary

3. George Caleb Bingham Look for: Painting style, art elements, story line, and triangular arrangement of shapes.

4. George Caleb Bingham Activity Write in your journal... What is the title of this painting? Describe the action in the painting. What is the focal point? Describe the use of shading and light source. How does this painting make you feel? Why?

5. Bingham Teacher Page Points for Discussion: Recognize the use of shading in Bingham and Benton’s art work. Find the light source. Define value as an art element. Compare and contrast Bingham and Benton’s use of value to create the illusion of form.Points for Discussion: Recognize the use of shading in Bingham and Benton’s art work. Find the light source. Define value as an art element. Compare and contrast Bingham and Benton’s use of value to create the illusion of form. Enrichment activities: Have students list clothing styles and entertainment in the painting. Then compare and contrast with current clothing styles and entertainment.Enrichment activities: Have students list clothing styles and entertainment in the painting. Then compare and contrast with current clothing styles and entertainment. Fine Arts Standards: 1.9, 2, 2.4 (FA3)Fine Arts Standards: 1.9, 2, 2.4 (FA3) Journal Writing Answers: Answers will vary. Action: river life- dancing, violin playing, enjoying refreshments. Location: Midwest rivers, Missouri or Mississippi. Triangular arrangement: The man dancing is the focal point and the top of the triangle.Journal Writing Answers: Answers will vary. Action: river life- dancing, violin playing, enjoying refreshments. Location: Midwest rivers, Missouri or Mississippi. Triangular arrangement: The man dancing is the focal point and the top of the triangle.