Question

The unit shared with us the following painting by Monet of water lilies. It asked you to think about some questions. Please answer the following questions regarding Monet’s painting: What time of day do you think it is? Why? What are some different types of brush strokes you can see in this piece of art? Where do you see them? The unit mentions a work of surrealist art by Salvador Dali called The Lobster Phone. Without looking this piece of art up online, describe what you think it might look like. Use your imagination and your knowledge of what surrealism is to help you! The unit shares the following painting of the first Thanksgiving. Let’s pretend that you didn’t know this was about the first Thanksgiving. What are some things in this painting that might help you understand what this painting was about? Can you think of any other historical paintings that you are familiar with? We’ve learned a lot about the different genres (categories) of art, but art is not the only thing that has genres. What are some other things in life that have genres? Try to list as many examples of things with different genres as you can. Imagine that you are re-decorating your room and you want to buy some art pieces to decorate it. What style of art pieces would you want to get and why? Would you stick to one genre of art or mix and match? What styles of art do you think would mix and match together best?

Answer 1

Monet’s paintings, including Figure 5–17, reflect his interest in the effects of outdoor light and atmosphere. In 1883, Monet settled at a country home in Giverny, France.

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