Artists Paint Kings & Queens

1. Artists Paint Kings & Queens First Grade Art Docent Program - Earhart Elementary School

2. Hans Holbein[1497 - 1543] Edward VI as Child Edward VI became the King of England when he was only nine years old. He died when he was only 15 years old. Then his sister Elizabeth became the queen – known as Queen Elizabeth I. This is a painting of him when he was two years old. The artist used paints made of real gold & costly red pigments to show us the velvet & embroidered silk. What is Edward holding in his hand? That gold rattle is a symbol – the scepter of a future king.

3. Georges Rouault[1871 - 1958]was born in Paris, the son of a cabinetmaker. He started painting this picture in 1916 but didn’t stop working on it until 1938. The Old King This “Old King” represents the kings in the Old Testament of the Bible who fought bitterly for their religion & people. It is not a painting of a specific king as the other paintings in this slide. What is he holding? Is he showing his full face or just his profile?

4. II Bronzino[1503 - 1572]was born in Italy. He is famous for his delicately formal & coldly clear portraits, which seem to have an enamel-like surface. Portrait of Eleanor & Son Eleanor was actually not a queen, but was a Duke’s wife. She was a member of a very important family in Italy. This picture was painted about 1545. The artist left the background plain so that we would be sure to see all the fancy designs on her dress. The colors are silvery white, gold, black & blue. Her son is dressed rather plainly compared to her jewels, and very rich & elegant clothing, which is covered with rich pattern.

5. Jean Clouet[1485 - 1541]was the finest French painter of the early 16th century, but was not born in France. Francis I Francis I was the king of French. He is sitting in rich gold & black robes. He is wearing a pendant necklace. He was wealthy & powerful & one of the most cultivated & intellectual rulers of Europe. Do you think his hat looks like Edward VI’s? Do you see the pearls on it? What else do you see? What are he holding? Does his robes look shiny or smooth to you?

6. Byzantine Art – Mosaic Empress Theodora & Her Court Do you know what is mosaic? This is a mosaic in Italy. Mosaic is made by setting many tiny pieces of colored glass or stone in plaster. This was made about 1500 years ago [546 AD]. Empress Theodora was a capable & ambitious empress who helped her hubsand, Emperor Justinian, in both religious & political affairs. He was also a great & powerful ruler. Theodora & her attendants were bringing a jeweled ceremonial cup. What else do you see?

7. Emperor Tang Tai Zong唐太宗[598 – 649] Tong Dynasty [618 – 907]Empress & Son Qing Dynasty [1644 – 1911][Painter: Chu KarKui朱家駒] Chinese Emperor &Empress Throughout the whole Chinese history, yellow and dragon always represent the royal. Their clothes were made of the finest silk. The left one is a painting of Tang Tai Zong, the second emperor of Tang Dynasty. His name was Li Shi Ming [李世民]. Tang Dynasty exerted a powerful cultural influence over neighboring states, such as, Korea, Japan & Vietnam. The right one is a painting of a Qing Dynasty empress holding her son. Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of the Chinese history.

8. Emperor Sejong世宗[1397 - 1450]Empress Myeongseong明成皇后[1851 - 1895] Korean Emperor &Empress Sejong the Great was the fourth emperor of Joseon [朝鮮]. He’s one of the only two Korean rulers posthumously honored with appellation “the Great”. Empress Myeongseong, also known as Queen Min. Later, she was being called as the Queen Regent of Joseon. Instead of hosting afternoon tea parties, instead she read books reserved for men & taught herself philosophy, history, science, politics, and religion. She was assassinated by Japanese. She is wearing a heavy wig, which was usually worn by royal women. Korean was influenced by Chinese. Dragon is also representing royal in Korea.

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