Double Vision Activity 5

Instructions
Look closely at these images. Is there something 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?

A River Landscape Asher Brown Durand American, 1796 - 1886

View near the Village of Catskill Thomas Cole American, 1801 - 1848

Questions to Get You Started

1. What's the subject of each of the two paintings?
2. Do you think the paintings are more similar or different?
3. What do you think the painters are trying to show in their landscapes?
4. What feelings do you get from each scene?
5. Look carefully at details within the paintings to decide how the artists' purposes might differ.Describe how at least three elements of design are used by the artists to communicate their purposes. Find cool things that attract you!
6. 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.