Artists Paint Self-Portraits First Grade Art Docent Program -
Earhart Elementary School First Grade Art Docent Program - Earhart
Elementary School Slide 2 Max Beckmann [1884 - 1950] was born in
Germany. He moved to America in 1947. He taught at Washington
University, St. Louis, then moved to New York. He painted himself
in many different costumes, in different moods & at different
angles. Max Beckmann Do you think that he stares out at us very
intently? Does his arm remind you of a letter? He was 60 years old
when he painted this self-portrait. What colors do you see? Slide 3
Albrecht Durer [1471 - 1528] Do you remember last years painting of
a rabbit? This is a self- portrait of the artist who painted that
bunny. He painted this portrait of himself more than 500 years ago
when he was 27 years old, just after Columbus came to America.
Albrecht Durer Do you see his initial? Can you describe what he is
wearing on his head? Do you think that he was a prince or a wealthy
person? Can you describe his hair? This painting is a three-quarter
view, which means we see both eyes & where one ear would be if
it wasnt covered with hair. Do you think he seems pleased &
proud? Slide 4 Vincent van Gogh [1853 - 1890] Do you remember his
paintings from Kindergartens art docent classes? He was 36 years
old when he painted this portrait of himself. He painted about 100
portraits over 3 years. Vincent van Gogh Play Video What colors are
his beard & clothing? Does he look happy here? If you could
actually touch the original painting, you would feel the thick
swirls of the oil paint. Slide 5 Rembrandt van Rijn [1606 - 1669]
This famous Dutch artist painted himself 90 times during his life.
Rembrandt van Rijn This one was painted when he was 53 years old.
By painting his portraits over & over again, he hoped to
understand himself & others better because he tried to show his
personality & character. Does he look a little sad &
worried? What do you see in this painting right away? Slide 6 Frida
Kahlo [1910 - 1954] She painted her own picture many times. She was
born in Mexico City. She often combined elements from Mexican folk
art & traditional Christian symbolism to make her own very
personal style. Frida Kahlo What do you see right away on her face?
How would you describe the expression on her face? She was in pain
much of her life due to an accident. What else do you see here?
Slide 7 Henri Rousseau [1844- 1910] has been called a nave or
primitive painter because he had no formal training but taught
himself how to paint. Henri Rousseau He painted a full figure of
himself rather than just from the waist up. He also painted the
names of his first & second wives, Josephine & Clementine.
Can you find them? Does he almost seem to be floating off the
ground? Can you find the Eiffel Tower? What city was he standing in
front of? Do you see the bridge behind him? What else do you see?
What was he holding? Why did he paint himself holding those two
things? Slide 8 Play Video Slide 9 Examples Slide 10 Slide 11 Slide
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