2. PICASSO By Chandria Childs & Paul Provencio Townsend Elementary Activity 1 Teacher’s Page Three Musicians

3. Pablo Picasso Gallery Look for: 1. Instruments and other objects. 2. Form and shapes. 3. Style of painting. 4. Elements of Cubism.

4. Pablo Picasso Activity Write in your journal... What is the title of this painting? Describe colors and patterns. What do you think Picasso is trying to achieve with this style? Analyze the use of shapes and forms as flat areas of color in this work. What is the effect?

5. Pablo Picasso Teacher Page Points for Discussion: Discuss the use of shapes and forms reduced to flat areas of color. Describe the elements of Cubist compositions and its origins (Originally a reaction against Impressionism. Cubism sought to present its subject matter in intellectually and visually challenging ways.Points for Discussion: Discuss the use of shapes and forms reduced to flat areas of color. Describe the elements of Cubist compositions and its origins (Originally a reaction against Impressionism. Cubism sought to present its subject matter in intellectually and visually challenging ways. Enrichment activities: Write a story from the perspective of Picasso or Monet detailing his feelings and beliefs, defending his style. Choose an unusual setting such as dinner at a café in Paris or giving a lecture at the Louvre.Enrichment activities: Write a story from the perspective of Picasso or Monet detailing his feelings and beliefs, defending his style. Choose an unusual setting such as dinner at a café in Paris or giving a lecture at the Louvre. Fine Arts Standards: 1.1, 2.4, 4.4Fine Arts Standards: 1.1, 2.4, 4.4 Journal Writing Answers: Answers will vary.Journal Writing Answers: Answers will vary.