Art Up Close

The 2-3s' visit to the Albany Institute of History and Art was a great success. The group dug in and looked deeply at Hudson River School paintings (both from the original movement in the mid-19th century and contemporary large-scale works), asked and answered questions, did a little writing and made art in the museum's art room. The children did a great job representing themselves, your family and Parker. The trip celebrated all the learning this group has done about the Hudson River this year.

Making observations about color, shadow and light. 

 

Using our imaginations to think about how artists create their work.

Noticing details in a painting and speculating about what is happening in the scene.

 Discussing a Hudson River School masterpiece. 

 Gazing INTENTLY and noticing the artist's brushstrokes.

 Appreciating the fine detail in Hudson River School paintings.

 Working in pairs, the children chose a work of art and imagined themselves inside the painting. They sat near their chosen pieces to record details. Their task: write an imaginary post card to family/friends describing the environment in their painting.

 Brainstorming nouns and adjectives to help prepare sentences for their postcards.

 

Interacting with a light installation.

 In the art room for torn collage landscapes.

 Enjoying the comforts of a Dutch wooden clog. 

Smile.