Sunday, May 3, 2020

Art History

Kia Ora All,

This week, for a change of pace, we're going to be studying one of the most famous artists ever: Picasso.

Watch this short video and answer the following questions:
History Questions 
  • Where was Picasso born?
  • What year was Picasso born in?
  • How many years ago was that?
  • Why did Picasso have a good start with becoming an artist?
  • In 1937 what happened in Spain?
  • How did Picasso feel about the thing that happened and what did he do?
  • What happened two years later in 1939?
  • Name the three periods that Picasso's work went through mentioned in the video.

Geography
You will need a world map, atlas or Google maps
  • Locate Spain on a map - what is Spain's capital city?
  • What are 3 countries to the north of Spain?
  • What is the sea to the east of Spain called?
  • What is the ocean to the west of Spain called?

With Parent Help Questions
  • What is a continent? 
  • Spain is part of a continent called Europe. Name 3 countries on a different continent.  
  • Is New Zealand a continent? Why or why not?

Extra for Experts
  • Write directions for how to get from your house to Spain. 
Here is a story about Picasso for you to enjoy.

Art
We're going to have a go at creating a cubist style portrait. Watch the video below and give it a crack. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.










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