1. Why compare two things? Why contrast?
Compare and Contrast
Why compare two things?
Why contrast?

2. Find a compelling point of comparison or contrast
Don’t look at how two very similar singers are similar; examine what makes them different.
Don’t explain how two very different places are different; find compelling points of similarity.

3. Compelling Attracting strong interest and attention
Tending to make something happen
Something that makes people think in a new way

4. What would you do with these topics
What would you do with these topics? To what might you draw a compelling comparison? For what purpose?
Brett Favre to _______ This comparison would show….
The movie Twilight to _________. This comparison would show…
Come up with one more idea for a compelling comparison as a group. Write it on the white board and in your journal.

5. Art Analysis
To make compelling connections, one must look closely and be observant.

6. Van Gogh versus Monet
You will see a series of images that depict the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet.
Divide your page into two columns. On one side, make observations about Van Gogh. On the other, make observations about Monet. I don’t expect you to have prior knowledge about this topic. Just note what you see. Be specific.

7. What things matter in art analysis?
Content/ subject matter
Use of color
Use of form and shape
Realistic or surreal/ abstract
Emotions conveyed
Theme or purpose you can infer?
Other ideas????

8. Links to Art Presentations
Divide your page in half.
Write Van Gogh on one side.
Write Monet on the other side.
As you watch each presentation, write down observations- anything specific that strikes you.
Van Gogh Presentation
Monet Presentation

9. Group Task
What are three possible points of comparison or contrast between these two artists?
Write three possible ideas in your spiral.
Choose one point of comparison and explain your insights by creating a list of ideas. Prepare to present your ideas back to the class.