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Van Gogh's View: Landscape in His Style

Artist Study: Vincent van Gogh

Day 35of 180
Week 7of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn about van Gogh's landscape painting techniques

2

Create an original landscape using bold colors and brushstrokes

3

Recognize how artists can celebrate God's creation through art

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:24

“O Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

Van Gogh's paintings celebrate the beauty of God's created world

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Oil pastels or thick paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Water cups
  • Paper towels
  • Printed examples of van Gogh landscapes
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and show examples of van Gogh's landscape paintings. Talk about how he saw beauty in everyday scenes.

💭 Review Question: What colors do you see in these paintings?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain van Gogh's unique painting style - bold colors, thick brushstrokes, and swirling lines that show movement

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Van Gogh loved to paint what he saw around him
  • He used bright colors to show how exciting God's world is
  • His paintings show how everything in nature moves and changes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What kind of landscape would you like to paint?
  • What colors remind you of God's beautiful world?
3Activity: My Colorful Landscape (10 min)
hands-on painting

Students will create their own landscape using van Gogh's techniques

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a landscape scene (farm, mountains, fields)
  2. Use bold, thick brushstrokes
  3. Press hard with oil pastels or paint
  4. Use bright, cheerful colors
  5. Add swirling lines to show movement
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer colors and larger shapes

Challenge: Add small details like trees or buildings

4Closing (3 min)

Share paintings and talk about how each student saw God's creation differently

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made van Gogh's paintings special?
  • How did you show movement in your painting?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for the beautiful world you created. Help us see the amazing colors and shapes around us.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn about another amazing artist who loved to show God's beauty!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 104:24

“O Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to match each word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Van Gogh saw painting as a way to appreciate God's creation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity over perfection
  • Help children notice colors and shapes
  • Discuss how art can praise God
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if their painting doesn't look exactly like van Gogh's

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm about colors and willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a nature walk and sketch outdoor scenes
  • Create a family art display of landscape paintings
  • Read a child-friendly biography of van Gogh

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