Barb's Unit
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Lecture Notes
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This is a brief introduction to Claude Monet and the Impressionist
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school of painting.
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Readings
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The Mona Lisa is a much
studied painting. There are many views on
the meaning of both the expression and the overall aura of the
piece. This reading discusses some such viewpoints.
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Agora Discussion
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Choose a painting that is the work of Impressionism. Analyze
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the painting. Tell what you think inspired the artist? What you
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think the painting means?
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Writing Assignment
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After researching the painter of your chosen painting, write
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about how you think the painting reflects what you have
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learned about her or him.
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Quiz One
The quiz is based on the lecture notes and reading for this Unit.