Make a Picasso Fortune Teller

Build the fortune teller. Then

choose one of the four words and
find its matching fact. Next spell
out the word, opening and closing
the fortune teller with each letter. 2. Turn it over and fold 3. Fold bottom 4. Unfold it 5. Fold all corners
(i.e. LOVE- four letters, move four 1. Cut out the bottom left to top right right to top left back to a square to the middle

times). Choose a second word on fortune teller

the inside and find its matching

fact. Lastly, open the flap with
your second word and complete
8. Fold in half one way You’re done!
the creative challenge! and then the other way
6. Turn it over 7. Fold each corner
It should look like this to the middle
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Dog
Picasso loved dogs. His large
St Bernard, called Bob, appears
in many family photographs in
the 1930s.
Love
Picasso had a big family with four
children and lots of grandchildren.
Calendar
1932 was a very busy year for Picasso
and he created lots of artworks. We
think that he might have painted
some of his paintings in just one day.
Painting
Picasso liked to try new things and
experiment in his art. Between the
two world wars he made works
inspired by classical art, and was also
interested in surrealism and cubism.
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Picasso facts
Sculpture
Although Picasso is best known
for his paintings, he also created
sculptures. He used materials
including iron and plaster.
Red chair
In 1932, Picasso painted a series of
portraits. They show a woman seated
in a red armchair. She is reading,
sleeping and even dreaming.
Mirror
Picasso often included props in
his portraits. We can see plants,
fruit, guitars and mirrors in many
of his paintings.
Fame
In 1932 the first exhibition to look
at a whole range of Picasso’s work
took place in Paris. It gained a lot of
attention in the newspapers.
House
In June 1930, Picasso bought a house
in Northern France. He turned one
of the stables into a sculpture studio
where he made his artwork.
Paris
After studying art in Barcelona,
Picasso moved to Paris at the
beginning of the 20th century, where
he lived with other poor young
artists. Within a few decades he was
celebrated and wealthy.
Illustrations by Marcus Walters. Portrait de Picasso dans l’atelier du Bateau-Lavoir, Paris, 1908 Paris, musée national Picasso – Paris
Seaside
Picasso went on a family holiday to
the seaside in Normandy. In some
of his paintings we can see people
at the beach and swimmers playing
with a beachball.
Birthday
Picasso turned 50 years old in 1931.
We wonder if he had a big
birthday party?