Art Criticism and Appreciation

This term we are learning how to observe and discuss artworks. We are learning about some famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne as well as New Zealand artists like Philip Clairmont and Robyn Kahukiwa.
We are learning to discuss artworks using the four steps of Describe, Analyse, Interpret and Decide,
(or List, Explain, Discuss and Evaluate).
As well as looking at and discussing the artist's works, we are having a go at drawing and painting similar subjects or compositions in a style similar to or influenced by the artists.

Room 5 students sketching a still life similar to Cezanne.

Room 7 students sketching a still life composition

Students from Room 8 ( Years 0-2) working on a collaborate work after learning about Van Gogh's The Starry Night.