Format
This live, interactive webinar is taught directly from the museum galleries, giving students the opportunity to see original works of art and also dig deeper with additional digital content. Led by a museum educator, this program begins with an introduction to the MFA followed by close looking and learning centered on several works of art. Participants engage with the MFA via chat to share their questions and comments. Attendees are not visible, cannot be heard, and cannot share questions/comments publicly.
Objectives
1. Students will learn the defining features of Impressionism while exploring the MFA's gallery of paintings by Claude Monet.
2. Students will practice visual literacy and critical thinking skills through close looking, observation, and online discussion centered on works of art from the MFA's collection.
Standards Alignment
State Standards
Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Arts
Grades 1-2: Visual Arts
[1-2.V.R.07] Perceive and analyze artistic work. With support, identify the basic elements within an artwork (including, color, line, shape).
[1-2.V.R.08] Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. Categorize artwork by subject matter and mood.
[1-2.V.R.09] Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. Set a criterion for judging a work (e.g., it is detailed, it has bright colors).
[1-2.V.Co.11] Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding. Identify different types of artwork (e.g., paintings, sculpture, performance, fiber) within their community and other places they have encountered.
Grades 3-4: Visual Arts
[3-4.V.R.07] Perceive and analyze artistic work. Analyze how aesthetic elements (e.g., color, form, line, shape, texture) are used to demonstrate intent.
[3-4.V.R.08] Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. Describe contrasting interpretations of an artwork to identify multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas.
[3-4.V.Co.11] Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding. Describe ways art is different from other objects in everyday life and why that matters. (e.g., what the role of artistic intent is in visual arts).