Art Talk - The Bedroom - ESL Friendly - 7-12 Years
In this live class, learners will discuss the visual qualities and learn about the context of 'The Bedroom', a painting by Vincent van Gogh.
Linda Willms
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursHomework
40 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.Assessment
Your learner will receive positive and constructive, oral and written feedback based on the how they participated in this class.Class Experience
Students will practice identifying the formal qualities of an artwork. They will use the language of composition; visual elements and principles, to discuss how these appear and are applied in 'The Bedroom', a painting by Vincent van Gogh. Learners will be encouraged and supported when responding to Vincent van Gogh's work using the vocabulary and images provided. The will be a focus on how van Gogh used colour in this work with the intention of developing your learner's understanding of colour theory. By looking at several of his other paintings, students will also learn about the context of the artist's work.
Learning Goals
Learners will develop their understanding of composition using visual elements and principles to discuss an art work.
Visual elements are; colour, value, shape, form, line, texture and space. Visual principles are; contrast, movement, unity (harmony), emphasis (focal point), pattern and rhythm. Learners will also learn about the context of the work and the intention of the artist. Contextual information can be personal, societal, political, cultural an/or historical. Use this link to see video an introduction for a similar class. https://outschool.com/classes/talking-about-art-horse-in-a-landscape-z30Ouv9G
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will focus on an image of the renowned painting;
The Bedroom, Vincent van Gogh, 1888, oil on canvas, 72.3cm x 91.3 cm, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
vangoghmuseum.nl - accessed 11.01.23
Joined December, 2022
5.0
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Simon Fraser University
Diploma in Art Education - University of British Columbia
Art Educator - 14 years teaching in international contexts - face to face and onlineReviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
