This is a painting called Nighthawks. It was made by an American artist named Edward Hopper.
This week we're going to study this painting in depth.
1.
Begin by pasting this picture into a post on your blog and labelling it with:
- title
- the artist's name
- where the artist is from
- the year it was made
- and what medium was used to make the work
Write your first impressions of the painting. What do you see?
3.
Do a little research on this painting (there's lots of info on the web about it). Try clicking here or here if you need a little help. Who was Edward Hopper? Why did he make this painting? What is it really all about?
4.
Now...as we study the principles of design this week add your analysis of the painting to your post. Describe HOW the artist uses The Principles of Design to communicate his ideas. Be as specific as you can in your description.
5.
USE THIS POST AS A WAY TO BE PREPARE FOR A DISCUSSION OF THIS PAINTING IN CLASS ON WEDNESDAY 10/28/09.
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