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Arts
Quarter 1-Module 2
Modern Art

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ARTS – Grade 10

Quarter 1 – Module 2: Modern Art

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About the Module

In all of human history, art has reflected life in the community, society and the world
in all its forms, lines and colors. From the late 1800s until the present, people has
been living in a fast-changing world. Mirroring the world’s various events, conflicts
and issues paved the way for many artists and art movements to emerge and create
a new era of art – Modern Art.

This module was designed and written to help you explore Modern Art. It is divided
into two lessons, namely:
• Lesson 1 – Impressionism Art
• Lesson 2 – Post-Impressionism Art

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. distinguish the characteristics of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Art;
2. analyze the elements and principles of arts used in sample artworks;
3. identify representative artists from the various art movements;
4. reflect on and derive the mood, idea, or message from selected artworks;
5. create an artwork using the characteristics of the art movements and;
6. promote love of nature and country through an artwork.

What I Know

Welcome dear learner! This module was created to let you explore the fascinating
world of Modern Art. But first, let us see how much you know about it. Read the
questions carefully and encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Modern Art started on which century?
A. 17th century B. 18th century C. 19th century D. 20th century
2. What event in history affected the art movement between 1880s to 1900s?
A. World War I C. Invention of Printing
B. Fall of Egypt D. Invention of Photograph
3. What art movement started the Modern Art era?
A. Impressionism C. Romanticism
B. Neo-classicism D. Post-impressionism
4. Which of the paintings below started the Impressionism art movement?
A. Harlequin C. Café Concert
B. The Dancer D. Impression, sunrise
5. Who among the painters below is an Impressionist?
A. Paul Cezanne C. Edouard Manet
B. Vincent Van Gogh D. Leonardo da Vinci

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6. Who among the painters below is a Post-Impressionist?
A. Claude Monet C. Edouard Manet
B. August Renoir D. Vincent Van Gogh
7. Who painted the famous painting “The Starry Night”?
A. Paul Cézanne C. Claude Monet
B. August Renoir D. Vincent Van Gogh
8. What element of arts focuses on the lightness and darkness of color?
A. color B. texture C. value D. line
9. Which element of arts is emphasized when a painter paints a yellow vase with
red flowers over a black background?
A. line B. color C. shape D. space
10. Which is a characteristic of Post-Impressionism Art?
A. smooth strokes C. tells about history and myths
B. emotional symbolism D. brushstrokes are short and rough
11. Which of the following characteristics refers to the element of value in an
Impressionism art?
A. subjects are about religion, history, and mythology
B. landscapes are mostly the focus of the painting
C. brightness from the sun is emphasized
D. use of short brush strokes

12. Which of these statements describes an Impressionist painter?

A. focuses on religion
B. always paints in his studio
C. likes to go outside for painting
D. prefers to draw portraits of people
13. How do you paint emphasizing the petals of the flowers hit by the sun?
A. add more black paint to the petals
B. blend the colors properly on the petals
C. add more white or yellowish color on the petals
D. do not do anything on the petals since their already bright
14. How will you emphasize the texture of a Post-Impressionist painting?
A. draw shapes
B. paint about everyday life
C. use unique brushstrokes
D. blend the colors properly with a fine brush
15. Why is Modern art considered as an important change of the society?
A. because it reflects our history
B. because it tells stories and events of the world
C. because it caused many people to question mythology
D. because it changed the way people traditionally view a work of art

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 Lesson

1 Impressionism Art

What I Need to Know

After the lesson, you are expected to:

1. identify the characteristics and style of Impressionism Art and artists;
2. reflect on the message of selected artworks and;
3. paint a scenery promoting one’s love of mother nature.

What’s In

Hello! Welcome to our lesson 1

in Arts 10. Here, we will be
talking about a famous art
movement which emerged
during the 19 Century. Are you
th

ready? Well then, grab your

coloring materials and get ready
to learn.

Let us start by looking at the

painting beside. Observe the
people and the scenery. What do
you think the painter wants to
portray? Write your answer by Image: en.wikicommons.org
completing the sentence below.

“The message of the painting is ____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Is the painting realistic? Does it show a day-to-day activity of people? Why was it
painted this way?
Let’s answer all these questions as we go through lesson 1.

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 What’s New & What is It

A. Impressionism: A Break from Past Painting Traditions

Impressionism is an art movement that emerged in the second half of the 19th century
among a group of Paris-based artists.

Look at the painting below, this very painting marked the start of a revolutionary
movement in the painting world. The term Impressionist was used as a first
impression and an insult by someone who hated this painting all because it did not
follow with the traditional way of painting at that time. This certain painting is called
“Impression, Sunrise” by French painter, Claude Monet.

What can you say about the painting?

Image: en.wikicommons.org
"Impression, soleil levant (Impression,
Sunrise)", Claude Monet,1872, Oil on Canvas
B. Characteristics of Impressionism Art
How did this painting start a new world
of art? And what does it mean to follow
the traditional way of painting during
those times? It means following the
previous art style – Neo-Classicism,
where subjects were about mythology,
history, and religion, and painting must
be smooth without visible brushstrokes,
accurate in detail and proportionate.
So, how did this painting break away
from the traditional way?

See if the painting above exhibits the characteristics below.

Color and Light

▪ Color was more of a visual effect
▪ Emphasizes the value of light on objects
▪ Texture is composed of broken strokes and visible brush strokes
▪ Pure unmixed colors and not smoothly blended
“Everyday” Subjects
▪ Paintings were about scenes of normal life instead of mythical or religious
subjects
▪ Presented ordinary people doing everyday tasks
Painting Outdoors
▪ Painters paint outside of the studio to see the actual effect of objects
▪ Many of them focused on landscapes as their subjects.

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Does the painting "Impression, Sunrise” exhibit these characteristics? Yes, it does. It
has its unique style that is very new to the world of art. Hence, it marked the start
of the Impressionism Art era. Because of this, many artists were able to express
themselves more and create an art unique to each one of them.

Let’s have another Impressionism art example with the painting below. Examine if it
has the characteristics of Impressionism Art. Check the box beside the characteristic
if it does. If not, draw an X mark.

Art Detect No.1

“Boating at
Argenteuil”

Pierre-
Auguste
Renoir

1873
Oil on Canvas

Image: en.wikicommons.org

Color is more of a visual effect Umixed, unblended colors

There is emphasis on the value of
Everyday normal life scenes
light on objects
Broken, visible brush strokes Shows landscapes in real life
Natural light of the scene is
Shows ordinary people
captured

C. Famous Impressionist Painters

Since Impressionist paintings are already familiar to you, this time let’s talk about
those painters who started Impressionism Art Movement and their styles. Are you
ready to get to know them?

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Claude Monet
Claude Monet (1840-1926) was one of the founders of the
Impressionist movement along with his friends in the French
Academy of Art.

The most influential figure in Impressionism Art movement.

It was his painting “Impression, Sunrise” that started the
movement after it was criticized.

Image: en.wikicommons.org Known for his landscape paintings depicting his beloved
flowers and water lily ponds at his home.

Many of his famous artworks are found in his home such as:

Image: en.wikimediacommons.org Image: en.wikimediacommons.org

Image: en.wikimediacommons.org

“Water Lilies and “Garden at Sainte-Adresse”

“Irises in Monet’s Garden”
Japanese Bridge” 1867, Oil on canvas
1900, Oil on canvas
1899, Oil on canvas

Pierre Auguste Renoir

Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), along with Monet, was

one of the central figures in the Impressionist movement.

His works were mostly about snapshots of real-life, full

sparkling color and light.

Most of the time, his paintings include portraits of women

Image: en.wikipedia.org
and children and groups of people celebrating together.

Some of his famous artworks are:

“Bal du
moulin de
la Galette”
(Dance at
Le moulin
“The
de la
Dancer”
Galette) ,
1874
1881 Oil on
Oil on canvas canvas
Image: en.wikimediacommons.org Image: en.wikipedia.org

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Édouard Manet
One of the first 19th century artists to depict everyday
modern-life subjects. His artworks are considered turning
point paintings that marked the start of modern art.

He was known to be the first one who started painting

using the Impressionism style.

He liked to paint people on various places and as if they

Image: en.wikipedia.org are painted unknowingly, in common terms, candid pose.

Manet is famous for his following paintings:

“Café “A Bar at the

Concert” Folies-
1878 Bergère”,
Oil on canvas
1882
Oil on canvas
Image: en.wikipedia.org

Art Detect No.2

At this point, let’s find out if you can identify the painters and their corresponding
masterpieces. Please take note of their individual painting styles. Write the name of
the painter under his respective artwork.
1. 2.

Image:en.wikimediacommons.org Image: en.wikipedia.org

_________________________________ ____________________________________

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3. 4.

Image: en.wikipedia.org

Image: en.wikipedia.org
Image: en.wikipedia.org

__________________________________________ __________________________________

What I Have Learned

Did you learn new things about arts in this lesson? If yes, answer the activity below
by completing the sentences. If you still have clarifications, try reading the
discussions and doing the activities again.

1. Impressionism Art is ______________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________.

2. To create a painting following the Impressionism Art movement, I must ____

___________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

Let’s Paint! 1.0

Are you now ready to paint? Using any available coloring materials you have at home,
create a painting or drawing showing the characteristics of Impressionism Art. The
subject is “a beautiful landscape that can be found in your place”. Make sure that
you will be able to show your love of mother nature. Use a bond paper or an
illustration board for your artwork. Create a unique title of your work as well. Refer
to the painting rubrics on the next page for your guidance.

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Painting Rubrics
Hello dear artist! Yes, you are now called an artist if you create a work of art on your
own just like painting. In this module you will be creating various paintings and to
guide you on how the teacher will rate your work. Use the rubric as your guide.
Rubric 1-5 pts 6-10 pts 11-15 pts 16-20 pts
Painting has Painting has Painting has Painting has
Artistry poor fair good excellent
(20 pts) presentation presentation presentation presentation
and and and and
craftsmanship craftsmanship craftsmanship craftsmanship
Color choice Color choice Color choice
Color choice
Color does not enhances the enhances the
enhances the
(20 pts) enhance the art style art style
art style fairly
art style at all. decently excellently
Does not show Exhibits fairly Exhibits Exhibits
Technique the art the art properly the mastery of art
(20 pts) technique technique art technique technique
assigned assigned assigned assigned
Creativity and
Does not have Includes 1
Originality Includes 2 or 3 Includes many
an original unique idea
(20 pts) unique ideas unique ideas
idea only
Relevance to Does not show
Shows the Shows the Shows the
the subject the subject
subject subject subject
assigned assigned at all
assigned assigned assigned
(20 pts)
poorly partially completely

Lesson

2 Post-Impressionism Art

What I Need to Know

After the lesson, you are expected to:

1. distinguish Impressionism versus Post-Impressionism Art;
2. derive the emotions and message of selected painters’ artworks and;
3. create a painting showing one’s love of country.

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 What’s In

In the previous lesson, you were able to learn about Impressionism Art and its
famous artists. Let’s check if you can still recall by doing the activity below.

Art Complete

Identify the characteristics of Impressionism Art by completing the phrases that are
listed below by adding the correct letters.

1. E ___ ER ___D___Y L___F___ 3. PA___N___ING OU___S___D___

2. SH___R___ B___US___ 4. N___RM___L P___OP___E

S___RO___ES 5. U___MI___ED C___LO__

What’s New & What is It

After the last art exhibition of Impressionist Paintings, around 1885, the art
movement Post-Impressionism began. As the name suggests, it is an extension of
Impressionism Art but with some changes in the painting style. What are these
changes? Let’s explore.

A. Post-Impressionism Art: An Emotional Experience

Are you familiar with this painting? This
is the famous “The Starry Night” which
is one of the most recognized paintings
in the history of Western culture.
Painted by Dutch painter Vincent van
Gogh in June 1889, it shows the view
from the east-facing window of his
asylum room in France, just before
sunrise. What do you think are van
Gogh’s feelings and message in this
painting? Write your answers by
Image: en.wikipedia.org completing the sentences on the next
“The Starry Night”, Vincent van Gogh page.
1889, Oil on Canvas

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 a. I think Vincent van Gogh’s feelings while making the painting are ___________

__________________________________________________________________________.

b. And he wants to say that _________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________.

Just like Vincent van Gogh, Post-Impressionist painters aim to use art as an
emotional experience rather than a depiction of a real-life scenery. A way to express
their experiences, moods, ideas, and emotions in a dream-like scenery or picture
from their memory.

B. Characteristics of Post-Impressionism Art

Let’s fully understand the characteristics of Post-Impressionism Art by reading the

table below.

Emotional Symbolism
▪ Artworks should be able to communicate the artist’s message from his
mind.
▪ It is a way to express the feelings and emotions of the artist instead of
showing a real-life picture
▪ Masterpieces are symbols of the artists emotions.
Brilliant Colors
▪ Not like the Impressionist who tries to capture the natural light of each
scenery, Post-Impressionists use bright colors to express their emotions of
the world around them not following the natural color of objects.

Unique Brushstrokes
▪ Brushstrokes of Post-Impressionist artworks are different from one
another. Some use very small pointy strokes, some are wide and broad,
and some others are short and rough.
▪ It is like this since it is not intended to be a realistic picture but an
expression of the artist’s emotions.

Art Detect No.3

On the next page are two examples of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Inside
the box are the characteristics. Draw a line from the characteristic to the painting it
portrays. Then, encircle the letter of the Post-Impressionist painting.

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❖ A scene from everyday

life

❖ has visible brush

strokes

❖ uses bright colors

❖ shows natural lighting

Image: en.wikipedia.org
of surroundings
B.
❖ looks more like in a
dream than in real life

❖ deformed shapes of
subjects

❖ shows the original color

of the subjects

❖ depicts a landscape
Image: en.wikipedia.org

Art Detect No.4

Can you now distinguish Post-Impressionism Art from other art styles? Let’s practice
more by identifying the Post-Impressionist paintings from the group of paintings
below. Encircle the letter of the Post-Impressionist painting.

A B
. .

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. .

E F
. .

C. Post-Impressionist Painters
Post-Impressionism Art developed as a reaction against the Impressionists’ style of
depicting the naturalistic view of the scenes in an artwork. It focuses more on the
abstract content and the symbolism of the subjects or scenes. The painters below
were the ones who led the Post-Impressionism Art Movement.
Paul Cézanne
Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), is French painter and one of the
greatest Post-Impressionists. His works were influential in the
Image. en.wikipedia.org
artistic Image. en.wikipedia.org
development of many 20th-century artists and art
movements. Known as the “Father of Post-Impressionism”

He felt self-doubts and uncertainties at the first stage of being

a painter because of the existing art tradition during his time.
But eventually, he developed confidence in his own art style
Image: en.wikipedia.org and became famous because of it.

Some of Cezanne’s famous works are on the next page. Try to see the emotions
behind the colors of each painting.

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Image: en.wikipedia.org
“Les Joueurs de cartes”
(The Card Players)
1885-1887: Oil on canvas
Image: en.wikipedia.org
Image: en.wikipedia.org
“The Overture to
“Pyramid of Skulls” Tannhäuser: The Artist's
1901 Mother and Sister”
Oil on canvas 1868, Oil on canvas

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), was a Dutch Post-

Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and
influential figures in the history of Western art

In just over a decade, he created about 2,100 artworks,

including around 860 oil paintings, most of which date from
the last two years of his life.

He was considered a failure during his lifetime but became

Image: en.wikipedia.org famous after his death when his paintings became one of
world's most expensive paintings to have ever sold.

Vincent van Gogh has many famous artworks, one of which you have known
previously – “The Starry Night”. Some of them are the following which were mostly
painted during the later part of his life.

Image: en.wikipedia.org Image: en.wikimediacommons.org Image: en.wikipedia.org

“Sunflowers” “The Potato Eaters” “Prisoner’s Round”

1889: Oil on canvas 1885: Oil on canvas 1890: Oil on canvas

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 What I Have Learned

Paul Cezanne and Vincent van Gogh are examples of painters who use their artworks
as reflections of their own lives and expressions of their emotions. The statement
below is from Cezanne when he was alive. Read and understand the statement and
write a five-sentence reaction on a separate sheet of paper.

“Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations."
- Paul Cezanne

What I Can Do

Let’s Paint! 2.0

You can be a Post-Impressionist painter too!

Using any available coloring materials you have at home, create a painting showing
the characteristics of the Post- Impressionism art movement. The subject is “My
Vision for My Country, The Philippines”.
Use a short-sized bond paper or an illustration board for your artwork. Make sure to
create a title of your painting. See the painting rubrics on page 9 for your guidance.

Assessment

Congratulations on completing the two lessons in our first module in Arts 10! At this
time, let us check how well you did and understood the lessons by answering the
assessment below.
Read following questions carefully. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
1. What event in history affected the art movement between 1880s to 1900s?
A. World War I C. Invention of Printing
B. Fall of Egypt D. Invention of Photograph
2. Modern Art started on which century?
A. 17th century B. 18th century C. 19th century D. 20th century
3. What art movement started the Modern Art era?
A. Impressionism C. Romanticism
B. Neo-classicism D. Post-impressionism

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4. Which of the paintings below started the Impressionism art movement?
A. Harlequin C. Café Concert
B. The Dancer D. Impression, sunrise
5. Who among the painters below is a Post-Impressionist?
A. Claude Monet C. Edouard Manet
B. August Renoir D. Vincent Van Gogh
6. Who among the painters below is an Impressionist?
A. Paul Cezanne C. Edouard Manet
B. Vincent Van Gogh D. Leonardo da Vinci
7. Who painted the famous painting “The Starry Night”?
A. Paul Cézanne C. Claude Monet
B. August Renoir D. Vincent Van Gogh
8. Which principle of arts is emphasized when a painter paints a yellow vase with
red flowers with a black background?
A. line B. color C. shape D. space
9. What element of arts focuses on the lightness and darkness of a color?
A. color B. texture C. value D. line
10. Which is a characteristic of Post- Impressionism art?
A. smooth strokes C. tells about history and myths
B. emotional symbolism D. brushstrokes are short and rough
11. Which of the following characteristics refers to the element of value in an
Impressionism art?
A. subjects are about religion, history, and mythology
B. landscapes are mostly the focus of the painting
C. natural brightness from the sun is emphasized
D. use of short brush strokes
12. If you want to emphasize the light of the sun on the petals of the flowers you
painted, how will you do it?
A. add more black paint to the petals
B. blend the colors properly on the petals
C. add more white or yellowish color on the petals
D. do not do anything on the petals since their already bright
13. Which of these statements describes an Impressionist painter?
A. focuses on religion
B. always paints in his studio
C. likes to go outside for painting
D. prefers to draw portraits of people
14. How will you emphasize the texture of a Post-Impressionist painting?
A. draw shapes
B. paint about everyday life
C. use unique brushstrokes
D. blend the colors properly with a fine brush
15. Why is Modern art considered as an important change of the society?
A. because it reflects our history
B. because it tells stories and events of the world
C. because it caused many people to question mythology
D. because it changed the way people traditionally view a work of art

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Lesson 2
Art Detect No. 3 (page 12-13)
Painting A
1. a scene from everyday life
2. has visible brush strokes
3. shows natural lighting of surroundings
4. shows the original color of the subjects
Lesson 2 5. depicts a landscape
Art Detect No. 4
Painting B
(page 13-14) 1. has visible brushstrokes
2. uses bright colors
The Post-Impressionist 3. looks more like in a dream than in real life
Paintings are B, C, and F 4. deformed shapes of subjects
5. depicts a landscape
Lesson 2
Art Complete The Post-Impressionist painting is Painting B
(page 10)
Lesson 1
1. Everyday Life
2. Short brush Art Detect 2 (page 7)
strokes 1. Auguste Renoir Lesson 1
3. Painting Outside 2. Edouard Manet Art Detect 1 (page 5)
4. Normal People
3. Claude Monet All characteristics are
5. Unmixed Colors
4. Auguste Renoir of Impressionism Art
Lesson 1 What I Know
What I have Learned (page 6) 1. C 11. C
2. A 12. C
1. Impressionism Art is an art movement and a style 3. A 13. C
of painting which emerged during the 19th 4. D 14. C
century breaking away from the traditional 5. C 15. D
painting of Neo-Classicism 6. D
2. To create a painting following the Impressionism 7. D
Art movement, I must follow the characteristics of 8. C
Impressionism art. 9. D
10. B
Answer Key
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