Impressionism

Learn about the early life and work of Claude Monet and how the term “Impressionism” began. Make a detailed study of the way Monet painted light and shadow on water in sketch books using acrylic paints.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To investigate the painting style of Monet and in particular the way in which he captured light reflecting on water.

Children will:

• Gain increased knowledge of the life and work of Claude Monet.
• Understand how the term “Impressionist” came about and what it means in art.
• Take a detailed look at paintings from Monet’s river Thames Series.
• Use sketchbooks and acrylic paint to investigate the effect sunlight on water in the style of Monet.
• Paint a study of sunlight on water using a section of “water” by Monet as inspiration.

• Monet presentation
• Images of water from Monet river Thames series

• Sketchbooks
• A selection of acrylic paints, water pots and mixing pallets
• Rectangles of cartridge or art paper
• Brushes of different shapes and sizes
• Sticky tack.

There are no weblinks needed for this session.