Mr.Hernandez's 10th grade World History class will compare and contrast art made during and after the Spanish Civil War. Students will analyze and interpret the art through guided questions answered in blog posts. Students will then have an opportunity to comment and reflect on interpretations made by classmates.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
MODEL EXAMPLE: Francisco Goya's "The Third of May, 1808. The Execution of the Defenders of Madrid.
Description: Goya painted this in 1814 to show the random executions of the Spanish civilians in Madrid by the French.
Guiding questions:
1. What is the overall mood of this painting, and what do you see as evidence of this mood?
2. How does the artist use the element line to help tell a story?
3. What does this painting say about the Spanish Civil War?
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