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Claude Monet: Master of Light

Art History: Impressionism

Day 97of 180
Week 20of 36
40Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how light changes the appearance of objects

2

Recognize key characteristics of Impressionist painting

3

Appreciate God's creativity in visual perception

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:2

“Who covers yourself with light as with a garment, who stretches out the heavens like a curtain;”

— Psalm 104:2 (WEB)

Connects to Monet's exploration of light and how it transforms visual perception

📦 Materials Needed

  • Impressionist art prints
  • White paper
  • Colored pencils or watercolors
  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 3 Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about Impressionism. Show Monet's series of haystacks and water lilies.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how Impressionist painters were different from earlier artists?
2Teaching (15 min)

Explore how Monet painted the same subject in different light conditions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Monet painted the same scene at different times of day
  • Light changes how we see colors and shapes
  • God created a world of beautiful, changing light
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do shadows change during the day?
  • What colors do you see in morning light versus evening light?
3Activity: Light Study: Drawing the Same Object (15 min)
art observation and drawing

Draw a simple object (like an apple or flower) three times, imagining different lighting conditions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a simple object
  2. Draw it in morning light (soft, cool colors)
  3. Draw it at noon (bright, sharp shadows)
  4. Draw it at sunset (warm, golden colors)
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use tracing paper to keep object outline consistent

Challenge: Add watercolor to show light variations

4Closing (5 min)

Review light observations and Monet's artistic approach

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you notice about how light changes things?
  • How might Monet's art help us appreciate God's creation?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the Impressionist technique of broken color

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Monet was a French painter who revolutionized how artists depicted light

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage observation over technical perfection
  • Use gentle guidance during art activities
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if drawings don't look exactly like the object

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Curiosity about light and willingness to experiment

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take a nature walk and observe light changes
  • Create a light journal documenting daily light variations

Ready for Tomorrow?

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