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Good Morning- Here’s something different! The title of this famous painting by Rene Magritte is entitled “ This is Not a Pipe” (1968). If it is not a pipe, then what is it? Use this as your catalyst for a writing prompt.
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Good Morning- Here’s something different! The title of this famous painting by Rene Magritte is entitled “This is Not a Pipe” (1968). If it is not a pipe, then what is it? Use this as your catalyst for a writing prompt.
Today we are going to use visuals to stimulate our conversations and writings. You know, books, poetry, and writing are not the only forms of texts. Are you ready?
“Le deuil impossible: carcinoma”by Sonia Báez-Hernández
René Magritte's "The Son of Man"
“American Gothic” By Grant Wood Goth·ic (g th k) adj. 1. a. Of or relating to the Goths or their language.b. Germanic; Teutonic. 2. Of or relating to the Middle Ages; medieval. 4. Of or relating to painting, sculpture, or other art forms prevalent in northern Europe from the 12th through the 15th century. 5. often gothic Of or relating to a style of fiction that emphasizes the grotesque, mysterious, and desolate. 6. gothic Barbarous; crude.
“Lincoln in Dalivision” By Salvador Dali
On the street Chalk Art
“Black and Grey” painting on canvas by Mark Rothko
“Mona Lisa” Leonardo Da Vinci 1503
“Day/Night” By Frida Kahlo
What is Art? • How do we define art? • Who gets to decide what art is? • Does it serve a purpose? If so, what? • Please respond to these questions in your daybook. We will discuss them at the end of class.