As human beings, we have tried to express ourselves

Creative Artist in different ways, whether it be through writing,

images, or by using signs. Visual arts, since prehistoric

What do you times, have been a clear example of this. Visual arts
include painting, drawing, sculpture, engraving, and
photography. They can each be appreciated by anyone

feel when you who sees them, from children to adults, regardless
of language or nationality. The visual arts use a universal
language that can help us express ideas and bring up
look at art? feelings in us.

KEY WORDS
communicates Impressionism painting
engraving impression visual arts

1 Look at the following artworks and write a sentence

to describe the emotions you feel when you look
at them.

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 One way that art communicates as a universal language WELL-BEING
is through a movement known as Impressionism. Do you think that art can cure?
Impressionists attempted to portray in their works Could creating art be used as a
an overall impression of a place or situation that ills medical treatment?
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the artist observed. They only wanted to capture an
instant—an impression.

2 Look at the following impressionist works. Describe

in one sentence the instant these artists wanted to
capture and the emotions that you think they were
trying to express. Compare your ideas with a partner.

The Dance Class by Edgar Degas

  

The Japanese Footbridge by Claude Monet

  

  

  

Boulevard des Italiens by Camille Pissarro

   Portrait of the Actress Jeanne Samary by Auguste Renoir

     

  

WORK IT OUT!
Do the activity Made in Mexico using
what you've learned.

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3 Now, it’s your turn to find examples of happiness, anger, fear,
and disgust. Cut and paste examples from newspapers and TEAM UP!
magazines of people showing these emotions and mix them wi
Dra ng Get into teams, then go to Ships,
with works of art that, in your opinion, show them as well. and follow the instructions.

4 Get into teams of four and play "Guess the emotion".

Lines of Research You will need your best acting skills and a picture
Do you know which artist is best known for
of your favorite painting that shows an emotion.
expressing his emotions in all his pictorial
works?
• Choose an emotion and mime it to your
Research Vincent Van Gogh, his works and teammates. The first to guess wins a point.
how he expressed his emotions. • Take turns miming and guessing.
• Now, show your painting to your partners and
#KeyConcepts have them guess the emotion they see there.
Van Gogh's works / emotions / sadness / • Can they guess the emotion? Was it easier to
melancholy guess when you mimed or when you showed
the picture? Why?

Week 4 Identify and reflect on sensations, ideas, and emotions

generated by art.
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