Subject: Art Appreciation
1. Topic-
Jan Van Eyck and the Renaissance
 
2. Content-
Jan Van Eyck
Genre painting
Portrait
Rennaisance
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1. To understand the concepts of Portrait and Genre Painting.
2. Understand Rennaisance style and how Van Eyck fits in.
3. For the students to compare and contrast several different paintings of Jan Van Eyck.
4. To create a similar picture to Jan Van Eyck using techniques discussed.
 
4. Objectives-
1. Have students answer questions about Portrait and Genre Painting that indicate some kowledge.
2. Have a student based discussion on Rennaisanse and Jan Van Eyck.
3. To have the students create a picture of some kind through the techniques discussed.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Three pictures of paintings by Jan Van Eyck, paper, personal art materials, and a preread sheet/book.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1. Introduce discussion on Portrait and Genre Painting.
2. Jan Van Eyck Background.
3. Discussion on Jan Van Eyck paintings.
 

B. Development-

1. Show pictures of Renaissance Portrait and Genre paintings.
2. Show picture of Jan Van Eyck to talk about.
3. Show example of artwork for students try and emulate.
 

C. Practice-

1. Guided discussion on Renaissance plus portrait and genre painting.
2. Guided discussion on Jan Van Eyck.
3. Example of what the students see (their drawings/paintings).
 

D. Independent Practice-

1. Discussion participation.
2. Students example.
3. Possible quiz (if it seems necessary).
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1. Modified tools to fit the specific need
2. Book/reading on tape.
3. More one on one time.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. In the student "models," look for comprehension of styles, themes, etc.
2. Look for comprehension through discussions.
3. Possible quiz.
 

G. Closure-

1. Reminder of portrait and genre paintings
2. Talk about assignment of drawing/paintings made by students.
 
7. Evaluation-
1. Student project of drawings/paintings.
2. Possible quiz.
 

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