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Lesson Plan: Monet Style in Art

Subject: Art

Topic: Monet Style

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective

Students will understand the key characteristics of Claude Monet's painting style and be able to identify elements of Impressionism in his works. By the end of the lesson, they will create a simple painting inspired by Monet's techniques.

Materials Needed

• Projector or screen for presentation
• Examples of Monet’s paintings (digital or printed)
• Watercolor paper or canvas
• Watercolor paints or acrylics
• Brushes in various sizes
• Palettes for mixing colors
• Paper towels

Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson with a brief introduction to Claude Monet, highlighting his role as a founding figure of the Impressionist movement. Discuss his impact on art and how he broke away from traditional styles to explore light, color, and natural scenes.

Key Characteristics of Monet's Style (10 minutes)

Present the following key characteristics of Monet's style:

1. Light and Color

   • Monet often painted the same scene at different times of day to capture changing light.
   • Explore how color was used in his works to create mood and atmosphere.

2. Loose Brushstrokes

   • Discuss Monet's technique of using short, loose brushstrokes that suggest rather than define forms.
   • Show visual examples to illustrate this technique in his paintings.

3. Focus on Natural Scenes

   • Monet frequently painted gardens, water lilies, and landscapes.
   • Highlight some of his famous works such as "Water Lilies," "Impression, Sunrise," and "The Japanese Bridge."

4. Innovative Composition

   • Discuss Monet's unique approach to composition, focusing on realism in a more abstract manner.

Analyzing Monet's Art (5 minutes)

Invite students to observe and analyze a selected Monet painting. Ask the following guiding questions:

• What colors stand out?
• How do the brushstrokes affect the overall feel of the painting?
• What emotions does the piece evoke?

Allow students to share their thoughts and interpretations, fostering a discussion about their visual and emotional responses.

Hands-On Activity: Create Your Own Monet-Inspired Piece (10 minutes)

Transition into a hands-on activity where students will create their own painting inspired by Monet's techniques.

1. Choose a Scene
   Guide students to think of a natural scene or garden they would like to paint.

2. Begin Painting
   Using their materials, students will apply loose brushstrokes and experiment with color blending to create their artwork.

3. Encourage Exploration
   Remind students to focus on light and color effects over detail, just as Monet did.

Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes)

As students finish their paintings, bring the class back together for a closing discussion.

• Ask each student to share their artwork and the inspiration behind it.
• Reflect on how the experience of creating art in Monet's style differed from their typical painting practice.

Assessment

Students will be assessed based on their participation in the discussion, their engagement during the painting activity, and their ability to incorporate elements of Monet's style into their creations.

Homework (optional)

Students can research another Impressionist artist and prepare to present why that artist’s work is significant, focusing on similarities and differences compared to Monet's style.