Monday, 29 November 2021
Response to text: Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci
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1. What type of artwork was Leonardo Da Vinci popular for?
a) Sculptor b) photographer
c) Painter d) Mathematician
2. What city was Leonardo Da Vinci born in?
a) Florence b) Milan
c) Italy d) Vinci
3. What was Leonardo Da Vinci’s mother’s occupation?
a) model of Mona Lisa b) painter
c) servant d) Influencer
5. True or False: The ‘Mona Lisa’ was a mysterious woman with an uncanny expression?
a) True b) False
6. What did “The Last Supper” portrait painted by Leonardo Da Vinci fade?
a) due to the light b) due to using a different type of paint
c) someone tried to paint over it d) It was painted on glass
7. Name Leonardo Da Vinci’s other masterpieces? Name Leonardo Da Vinci’s other masterpieces?
→Mona lisa Last supper self portrait vitruvian man the virgin of the rocks Head of woman
Friday, 26 November 2021
Thursday, 25 November 2021
Response to Text: Thurs - Comic Art
Comic Art
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1. As a child Raina Telgemeier loved
a) dolls b) comics
c) sports d) cooking
2. Raina said that there was a shortage of comics about
a) Superheroes b) Villains
c) newspaper articles d) stories that she could relate to
3. In your own words, explain what Raina’s comic book ‘Smile’ was about:
→It about Telgemeier’s middle school experience with braces and dental surgery
4. True or False: Raina’s comic book ‘Smile’ was not very popular with kids:
a) True b) False
5. True or False: Raina Telgemeier has had more than 18 million copies of her books printed:
a) True b) False
6. An important award in children’s literature is called the
a) Academy Awards b) Duffy Award
c) Newbery Award d) Pulitzer Prize
Wednesday, 24 November 2021
Response to Text: Weds - Pointillism
Pointillism
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1. The art of Pointillism is a way of painting using
a) stencils b) numbers
c) dots d) lines
2. An artist who developed this technique in 1886 was
a) Leonardo da Vinci b) Georges Seurat
c) Frida Kahlo d) Pablo Picasso
3. In your own words, explain why pointillism paintings are different from normal paintings:
→Normal paintings are normal pointillism art is when you do dots next to each other
4. True or False: At first, the word ‘Pointillism’ was used as an insult to describe art:
a) True b) False
5. True or False: Pointillist painters mix their colours on a palette before painting:
a) True b) False
6. Pointillism is usually done using these types of paints because they are thicker
a) acrylic paints b) water colour paints
c) oil paints d) pastels
7. Explain why you like or dislike the style of pointillism art:
→I like Pointillism art because it is beautiful
Tuesday, 23 November 2021
Response to text: Tues - History of Stenciling
History of Stenciling
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1. The use of stencils dates back over
a) 10 years b) hundreds of years
c) 37 years d) 37 thousand years
2. The earliest paintings found in caves showed outlines of
a) buildings b) superheroes
c) hands and animals d) celebrities
3. The first people to develop paper-based stencils were the
a) Europeans b) Polynesians
c) Americans d) Chinese
4. In your own words, explain why stencils are used to create art or images:
→because it is beautiful when you use it with stencils
5. True or False: The Egyptians used stencils to create art along tombs and walls of the city of Pompeii
a) True b) False
6. Stencils are now easier and faster to create due to technology such as
a) laser cutters b) televisions
c) scissors d) cell phones
7. List as many objects that you can think of that probably used a stencil to create an image e.g. print on a t-shirt
→solder paste printer
Monday, 22 November 2021
Response to text: Jack Kirby - Comic Artist
Comic Art
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1. What type of artist was Jack Kirby?
a) Painter b) Musician
c) Comic Book Artist d) Photographer
2. Jack Kirby helped to create iconic characters such as
a) Dragon Ball Z b) Kermit the Frog
c) Peppa Pig d) Captain America and the Hulk
3. The comic art style of using dots to show explosions and elements in space is known as the
a) Kirby colours b) Kirby Krackle
c) Kirby lines d) art of pointillism
4. List some of the characters that Jack Kirby helped to create for Marvel and DC Comics
→Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Iron Man, Hulk,
5. True or False: The ‘Black Panther’ was originally going to be called the ‘Coal Tiger.’
a) True b) False
6. Many comic books are about
a) Superheroes b) Celebrities
c) Planets d) Animals
7. Who is your favourite comic book character?
→I don’t have any
Monday, 15 November 2021
Response to Text: Diwali (Monday (W5, T4)
Response to text:
Diwali
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1. Diwali is a celebration of…
a) the start of summer! b) fireworks
c) a new year d) colours and lights
2. What does Diwali mean in Sanskrit?
a) Festival of lights b) Row of lights
c) Fireworks d) New Year
3. Explain what Hindus believe the lights are for during Diwali?
→ They believe that the lights welcome the presence of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and good luck.
4. True or False: Diwali is usually celebrated in late November, early December.
a) True b) False
5. What is the name of the art form in which coloured powders are used to create beautiful designs on the floor?
a) Lakshmi b) Rangoli
c) Mithila d) Vishnu
7. Describe, in your own words, what Diwali is, what it celebrates, and how it is celebrated.
→Diwali is the five-day festival that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. Hindus across the world are celebrating Diwali. The five-day festival of lights is one of the most popular holidays in India, and Thursday is the main day of festivities, when the faithful pray to the Hindu goddess of wealth.
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