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AmedeoModigliani
Who is He?
• Italian painter and sculptor
• 12 July 1884 – 24 January 1920
• Died at 35 from Tuberculous meningitis
Famous Works
• Nude Sitting on a Divan
• Madame Pompadour
• Jeanne Hébuterne in Red Shawl
The Style
Expressionist
Portraits
Modern
Elongated face and features
Tilted head
Dark pastels
The Lesson Plan The Lesson:
• Show students some of Modigliani’s work
• Discuss common features of paintings
• Establish criteria as a class
• Model your own
• Let them Play
Materials
• Pastels
• Construction Paper
• Projector
• Computer
Why Teach Modigliani?
Opportunity to use pastels
Chance for less artistically inclined students to shine
Creativity built-in
Show students a style of art that feels easy to replicate
Is It Really THAT Easy?
I Like the Idea, but I Want More
CREATE A SELF-PORTRAIT MINI UNIT
Present students with a number of famous portrait artists from various eras
Have them emulate at least three artists and create a portfolio
Write in an art journal about the differences between artists
Create their own style!
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