Double Visions Activity 9 Instructions Look closely at these images. Use your eyes and your own ideas to see things 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 versions 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 see a feedback rubric to help you. Important: Did you read and understand the © Copyright Agreement? Caroline de Bassano John Singer Sargent American, 1856 - 1925 Essence Mulberry Helen Frankenthaler American, 1928 - Questions to Get You Started What's the subject of each of the two paintings? Are the paintings more similar or more different? What do you think each of the artists was most interested in? How is the paint (brushstrokes, lines, color, etc.) used in each of the paintings? What feelings do you get from each painting? 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. Your name: Compare and contrast how three main design elements are used in these artworks. How do the differences or similarities show us interesting things about what the artists have created? (Would you like to see a feedback rubric?)