This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, NB Copyright restrictions have made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

A thirty minute quiz activity for testing subject knowledge, encouraging discussion, and generating enthusiasm in any classroom. Hardly any teacher preparation is required. This quiz format can be used for any subject. The teacher makes a list of 20 questions on the topic pupils are working on. These can be delivered orally or typed onto the on screen blackboard. There is an optional one minute timer (with sound effects) to focus thinking. Pupils are divided into four mixed ability teams, with one pupil white board per team for writing answers. Scores for correct answers are added to the on screen display. (They can also be deducted if necessary. NOTE: You need to ensure that macros are enabled on your computer in order for the on screen blackboard to work. A security warning will appear when you load the file asking if you want to enable content.

This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, NB Copyright restrictions have made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, Rembrandt NB Copyright restrictions have sometimes made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, Rembrandt NB Copyright restrictions have sometimes made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, NB Copyright restrictions have made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, NB Copyright restrictions have made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, NB Copyright restrictions have made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, NB Copyright restrictions have made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

This is one of a series of PowerPoint presentations designed to get students analysing and talking about the work of well-known artists, and then creating their own artwork inspired by the art they have studied. Each presentation should be sufficient for a project lasting several lessons. The presentations contain the following: brief biographical text links to online resources questions to focus looking at artworks activity based on an aspect of the artist’s work (not a copying exercise) evaluation of project Artists in this series: Camille Pissarro, Jean Cocteau, Amedeo Modigliani, James McNeill Whistler, Marc Chagall, Gustav Klimt, David Hockney, NB Copyright restrictions have made it necessary to rely on online material for images of artists’ work. If links cease to work, please contact me and I will do my best to put things right!

A reading comprehension about the life and work of Van Gogh. Suitable for pupils from 11 to 16. A four page text relating changes in the artist’s work to events in his life is followed by a comprehension exercise of 20 questions totalling 40 marks. A mark scheme is supplied.