For centuries young artists have learned their craft by studying the masters that preceded them. In this class we will carry on the tradition. 

Each week  learners will study a single great painting or sculptural masterpiece, the artist and related historical elements. 
We will recreate a drawing of the painting or sculpture and students will be free to finish their pieces in their own way.
We will learn about the artist, their place in history, their use of the elements of art while recreating a version of the artwork.
Printable PDF worksheets will be provided to reinforce the information detailed in the video lesson.
We will also discuss whether or not the painting should be considered a masterpiece by engaging in a  series of discussion questions that students will be asked to argue from two different points of view- that yes, it should be considered a masterpiece, and no-it should not be considered a masterpiece. Discussions will take place through asynchronous messaging in the online classroom.

Lessons will be presented in an audio visual format via a Keynote/Powerpoint slide presentation and linked Youtube videos.

Lessons will be a step-by-step follow along format.

At the end of class students will be invited though not required to share their artwork with the class whether completed or not. 

Students will be asked to recall the things they found most interesting in each lesson, to share what they like most about their artwork with the class, and to give feedback to other students on their artwork as well. 

Students may use whatever supplies they have and are comfortable with. Suggestions will be provided as well as direction on how to use those supplies. At minimum students should have pencil, erasers, and paper- preferably a heavier weight paper such as cardstock.


Topics covered will include:

WEEK 1       Jan Van Eyck- The Arnolfini Portrait and  Sandro Botticelli- Portrait of A Young Woman
WEEK 2       Raphael- St. George and the Dragon and Leonardo da Vinci- The Mona Lisa
WEEK 3    Michelangelo- The Pieta and Diego Velazquez-Maids of Honor
WEEK 4   Peter de Hooch- Courtyard of a House in Delft and  Rembrandt- Self Portrait
WEEK 5     Jan Vermeer-Girl With A Pearl Earring and Thomas Gainsborough- The Blue Boy
WEEK 6      Hokusai- The Great Wave and JMW Turner- The "Fighting Temeraire"