Seurat Extension Activities

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Read

Seurat and La Grande Jatte: Connecting the Dots

Look

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte shows a large cross section of Parisian life in Seurat's time.  Can you find...

Steamers? sailing boats? a rowing boat?
People taking a walk? fishing? sitting?
Young girls? a nanny? an elderly grandmother?
a pug? a butterfly? a monkey?
two soldiers? a red haired child? a baby?

Understand

Great description of the science behind why pointillism works - http://vimeo.com/28491307

Create

A Sunday Afternoon inspired coloring page

March - Seurat

Have you ever wondered how artists create moods with their colors?  Well, this month we are going to learn about the science behind the art.

We will be looking at the work of:

Georges Seurat

1859-1891

French

To prepare for class, please spend some time studying A Sunday on La Grande Jatte.  (Quick tip - changing how you present art can alter the reaction you get from your children.  I stuck our extra copy in the car this week.  The kids have been having fun passing it back and forth playing "I spy.")

A Sunday on La Grande Jatte

1884

Art Institute of Chicago

This is a work that truly needs to be seen on a larger scale to be appreciated.
To view a larger version click here.

We are going to be doing some of our own pointillist art.  For this month's project you will need:

• Prang art markers, Cone tip - set of 12 - can be shared
• Tru Ray Acid Free Construction Paper  4, 9"x9” pieces (assorted colors, 2 light, 2 dark)
• Scotch 3M clear glue stick - can be shared
• Scissors - 1 per student
• Writing pencil - 1 per student

See you Friday, March 15th at 6:30!