Claude Monet

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Claude Monet

Claude Monet

Learning Objective

To Learn about who Claude Monet was, key aspects of his life and what his art was like.

Do you know anything about Monet?
What country did he come from?
What was his art like?
Is he still alive?
It is OK if you don't know anything!

Think about colours? Do you think he liked colours?

What kinds of things is he painting? What time of day could this be?

Where do you think he painted? Inside or outside?

Do you think he liked nature? Why?

What is the name of the plants in the pond? Do you know where this is?

Can you see the reflection in the water? How did he get this effect?

How do these paintings make you feel? Do you like them? What do they all have in common?

Impressionism

Impressionism is a style of painting that began in France in the early 1860s when artists started painting pictures outside, rather than in their studios. This was called "en plein air" (which is French for open air.) They wanted to capture moments in time.  Because the light kept changing, they had to work very quickly, using quick brushstrokes of paint. This picture by another impressionist artist shows Claude Monet himself painting outside. 

In which country was Claude Monet born?

1. Italy
2. Spain
3. Germany
4. France

Monet liked to paint

1. In his studio
2. Outside (en plein air)
3. In his shed
4. In his house

Which art movement was Claude Monet associated with?

1. Baroque
2. Impressionism
3. Surrealism
4. Cubism

Monet's Dad thought Monet should

1. Join the family business
2. Become a lawyer
3. Become a famous artist
4. Join the army

Claude Monet's birthday was on......

1. 14th October
2. 14th August
3. 14th November (the same day as Mrs Boddy!)
4. 14th September

An impression is

1. A collection of facts
2. A belief
3. A kind of sport
4. An idea or feeling about something

In the beginning other artists thought Monet's paintings were

1. Amazing
2. Fairly good
3. Rubbish
4. Boring

In the beginning people said horrible things about his painting so Monet....

1. Gave up
2. Got mad
3. Did music instead
4. Persevered

Monet was told he was no good, had difficulty with his sight and was sometimes depressed yet he is one of the most famous artists of all time. How does this inspire you in your learning and your life?

If you fancy having a go................ 

https://thecraftyclassroom.com/crafts/famous-artist-crafts-for-kids/monet-craft-for-kids/

www.tate.org.uk