1. Joan Miro 1893-1983 un gran pintor

2. Born in Barcelona, Spain in 1893 Traveled and painted in France, where he was influenced by other famous artist like Pablo Picasso. Originally studied business and worked as an accountant for two years until he suffered a nervous breakdown. Soon after, he gave up his business career and pursued his love for art. Most known for his Abstract Paintings Bio “The Farm”

3. What is Abstract Art? pintura abstracta

4. ABSTRACT ART: Could have some objects that are recognizable Rely more on color, line and shape Convey more feeling rather than an image or scene. REALISM: Object or scene is shown as real as possible. Can you see the difference? Leonardo Da Vinci… “The Mona Lisa”

5. Harlequin’s Carnival (1924–1925) 5. Joan Miró Find out more about Joan Miró.  The Joan Miró Foundation The Joan Miró Foundation Miró was one of the most important painters of the 20th century. He used lots of curved lines, irregular shapes and different colours.

6. “The simplest things give me ideas ” Joan Miro

7. Sometimes he painted pictures of other worlds that he imagined or that came from his dreams.

8. What shapes repeat in his pictures? What colors do all these pictures have in common? What color are the lines in each picture?

9. Joan Miró Person Throwing a Stone at a Bird. 1926. Oil on canvas. 73.7 x 92 cm. The Museum of Modern Arts, New York

10. Joan Miró was also known for his abstract sculptures.

11. Joan Miró enjoyed painting abstract murals. Replicas of his murals can be seen throughout the facades of buildings or restaurant walls in Spain and worldwide.

12. Mural tile display in Germany

13. ¿Qué quiere decir estas palabras en inglés? 0 un pintor 0 pinturas abstractas 0 un escultor 0 una escultura 0 esculpir

14. So what do you think these guys are thinking of?