Vincent Van Gogh - ARTIST Research Project (Google Slides™)

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Students love to research and use their digital skills to learn about the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh.

** Students will research and learn:**
Who is Vincent Van Gogh?
When and where was he born?
Where did Vincent Van Gogh grow up?
Describe Van Gogh’s artistic style
What are the key elements of his famous works?
Showcase and Analyse some of Van Gogh’s most famous works.
Critical Thinking…
How do the bright colors and wiggly lines in Van Gogh’s paintings make you feel?
Can you find a painting that you think shows a happy or sad feeling, and explain why you feel that way when you look at it?
Look at one of Van Gogh’s famous paintings. What is the main thing you notice about the colors he used?
Visual Art Activity:
Create a Van Gogh-style artwork: Students create their own artwork inspired by Van Gogh’s style.
Compare and Contrast…
Students compare Van Gogh’s work with that of another impressionist artist.
Multimedia Activity:
Students use their digital skills to upload video clips where people discuss Van Gogh’s artwork and philosophy.
They are also required to research and provide links to virtual tours of exhibitions featuring Van’ Gogh’s art.

7 Slides and Marking Rubric