1. Washington After the Battle of Princeton Anne DeVault and Michelle Lowe

3. n Line n Shape n Form n Space n Texture n Value n Color Aesthetic Analysis

4. LINE Straight, Sharp, Horizontal, and Diagonal Lines All lines point to George Washington Line definition in keeping with military subject matter

5. SHAPE Triangles dominate Rectangles, cylinders, circles secondary Sharp shapes form a contrast to human form, emphasizing Washington

6. FORM Washington’s form, cannon, are three dimensional Background is flat

7. SPACE Space to the right of Washington is filled Distant space to left provides historical context

8. TEXTURE ?

9. VALUE High contrast between light and dark Two sources of light direct the eye to Washington and his conquest

10. COLOR Olive green and brown background Uniform has dark and light coloring Brilliant blue sash

11. Historical Context n Revolutionary War n Battle of Trenton and Princeton n Washington was hero of Philadelphia Campaign

12. Biographical Context n Twinkle in his eye n Stars and Bars n All in the family

13. n It’s time for my close up Mr. Peale n There are three points to every story n My hero Presenter’s Critical Interpretation

14. Others’ Critical Interpretation Lillian Miller explains the problem of proportion Charles Sellers says imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

15. Educational Interpretation n It’s so good, you will want to put it fo(u)rth. n You’ll believe it when you see it n The George we never knew

16. n Rural Elementary Schools n Multicultural School Setting

17. n According to The Law (Standards of Learning)! n I see what you mean! n Is that man wearing a wig? Rationale

18. Lesson Plan n Fourth Grade n SOL 4.3 : The student will explain the economic, social, and political life of the Virginia colony, with emphasis on…reasons for, the backgrounds, motivations, and contributions of George Washington, George Wythe, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison