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Double Visions Activity 2
Instructions
Look closely at these images. Is there something here that you might have missed if the pictures weren't paired together. In some instances, clicking on the graphic or title will take you to a much larger interactive version of the painting. You can use the questions below as well as the general questions to help focus your observations. The main thing is to explore the artworks and come up with your own ideas. You can also use a feedback rubric to help you. Important: Did you read and understand the © Copyright Agreement?Agreement?
Questions to Get You Started
- Who was John Brown?
- What is John Brown doing in each of the paintings?
- What are the people's reactions around John Brown?
- How would you describe the style of the two paintings?
- Why do you think the two artists painted in these two different styles?
- What do you think each was trying to say about John Brown?
- Describe how at least three elements of design are used by the artists to communicate their purposes.
- Find cool things that attract you!
- Do you want to look at a more complete list of general questions provided by Professor Craig Roland?
Coming to an Opinion
Now that you have studied the two paintings by looking and questioning, it's time to show what you've discovered. Fill in the fields below, then click the "Double Visions" button to post your page. Print out, present, and discuss your ideas with other art historians.
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First posted 1995.
Last modified
Thursday December 04, 2008
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