Web Drop-in #3

Emily C. Moser

SLM 521

April 2004

 

Art Detective!

The Case of Grandpa’s Painting

 

There is a mystery to solve.  Someone has a painting that needs to be identified and YOU are an art detective!  There is a large amount of money at stake and you are the hired expert.  But, look carefully!  You will have to use all your skills of observation and art vocabulary to compare these artworks in order to discover the artist of the painting.

In this activity you will be comparing works of art and learning about the artists and their time in history.  Enjoy!

 

Directions:

 

1.  Go to:  http://www.eduweb.com/pintura/

 

2.  Click on Begin

 

3.  Follow the story by reading the script and clicking on the red print. 

 

4.  Please examine the artworks carefully and answer these questions as you get to them.

This is a self-directed activity, so you will be making your own choices throughout.

Take your time and take risks—on this web site mistakes are a very fun opportunity to learn!!!

 

 

 

 

 


Questions:

 

 

 

 

  1. Is it a Raphael?
  2. Is the use of perspective the same in both paintings?

 

  1. Is it a Titian?
  2. How is the subject matter different in the two paintings?

 

  1. Is it a Van Gogh?
  2. How do the brush strokes compare between the paintings?

 

  1. Is it a Gauguin?
  2. How do the two artists use color?

 

  1. Is it a Picasso?
  2. How is the style different in the two paintings?

 

  1. Is it an Millet?
  2. How do the compositions of the paintings compare?

 

Did you enjoy this activity?

How difficult was it?    very difficult          challenging                OK                  easy

Which art work or artist did you like the best?    Why?