How to Do a Charlotte Mason Style Picture Study

Doing a picture study is a good way to study artwork. Studying art was one of things that Charlotte Mason considered important for students to learn. She felt it should be a deliberate part of school or homeschool and not just randomly tossed in. Charlotte Mason felt that a child should study the same artist for about 12 weeks (a whole term) and they should have time set aside each week for this study. Here is a guide on doing a picture study.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Art Prints
• possibly art books

1. 
    
   Degas

   Gather together about six pictures from same artist to do the picture study. Larger examples of these pictures are better so the child can see the detail. You can use art prints, calendars, or large pictures in art books (just make sure the child stays on the page they are suppose to be studying and use something to cover anything else that is distracting).

2. 
    
   Van Gogh

   Have the child study one painting at a time during the picture study time. Let the child soak in the details of the painting. Try not to disturb the child too much while the child is studying the art print. Charlotte Mason thought it was important for the teacher to let the child have some space while learning.

3. 
    
   Monet

   After the child has had time to study the artwork, take the picture from the child and hold it so you can see it, but they can't. Ask the child what they remember of the picture. Encourage the child to give you as many details as they can. Ask them questions like was it day or night, was it morning or evening, how does the painting make them feel and ect.

Tips & Warnings

• Many art pieces contain nudity. You may want to preview any art books or art pieces to see if they are suitable for your family.

[JasneJ]

on 4/1/2009 Great educational information for children's art education.Thanks