Tuesday 30 November 2021
Response to text: Donatello
Donatello
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1. What materials was Donatello working with?
a) platinum b) diamond
c) titanium d) wax
2. What city was Donatello born in?
a) Florence b) Milan
c) Italy d) Vinci
3. While developing his craft, who did Donatello study with?
a) Donato di Niccolo Bardi b) Lorenzo Ghiberti
c) Battistero di San Giovanni d) Fillppo Brunelleschi
4. List some of the materials that Dontatello used for his masterpieces?
→He worked in stone, bronze, wood, clay, and wax.
5. True or False: The statue ‘David’ is the first known free-standing nude statue made since antiquity.
a) True b) False
6. Why was the ‘Baptistery of Florence’ ground breaking?
=> For its realism and the unique vision of Mary Magdalene
7. Why wasn’t Donatello liked?
Behaved like a diva
b) because he was protected by the Medici family
c) He was ego-centric, thought he was great
d) He was rich and didn’t appreciate others.
Four Facts: Donatello
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Monday 29 November 2021
Response to text: Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci
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1. What type of artwork was Leonardo Da Vinci popular for?
a) Sculptor b) photographer
c) Painter d) Mathematician
2. What city was Leonardo Da Vinci born in?
a) Florence b) Milan
c) Italy d) Vinci
3. What was Leonardo Da Vinci’s mother’s occupation?
a) model of Mona Lisa b) painter
c) servant d) Influencer
4. List some of the characters that Leonardo Da Vinci was renowned for?
→The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
5. True or False: The ‘Mona Lisa’ was a mysterious woman with an uncanny expression?
a) True b) False
6. What did “The Last Supper” portrait painted by Leonardo Da Vinci fade?
a) due to the light b) due to using a different type of paint
c) someone tried to paint over it d) It was painted on glass
7. Name Leonardo Da Vinci’s other masterpieces?
→Vitruvian Man, The Virgin of the Rocks and Lady with an Ermine.
Four Facts: Leonardo da Vinci
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Thursday 25 November 2021
Wednesday 24 November 2021
Response to Text: Weds - Pointillism
Pointillism
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1. The art of Pointillism is a way of painting using
a) stencils b) numbers
c) dots d) lines
2. An artist who developed this technique in 1886 was
a) Leonardo da Vinci b) Georges Seurat
c) Frida Kahlo d) Pablo Picasso
3. In your own words, explain why pointillism paintings are different from normal paintings:
→They use small separate dots of color to form images.
4. True or False: At first, the word ‘Pointillism’ was used as an insult to describe art:
a) True b) False
5. True or False: Pointillist painters mix their colours on a palette before painting:
a) True b) False
6. Pointillism is usually done using these types of paints because they are thicker
a) acrylic paints b) water colour paints
c) oil paints d) pastels
7. Explain why you like or dislike the style of pointillism art:
→I like the style of pointillism art because if you are up for a challenge or you like to do art you can do pointillism art because you have to try not to get the paints mixed together too much and you have to try to create a piece of art.
Four Facts: Collage & Pointillism
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Today we are learning about Collage & Pointillism. I hope you enjoy reading or looking at my 4 facts and Pls leave a positive comment.
I Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy Byyeee <3.
Tuesday 23 November 2021
Four Facts: Stencil Art
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Today we are learning about Stencil Art. I hope you enjoy reading or looking at my 4 facts and Pls leave a positive comment.
I Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy Byyeee <3.
Monday 22 November 2021
Friday 19 November 2021
Response to Text - Fireworks Friday (W5, T4)
Response to text:
Fireworks
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1. Fireworks were first made from…
a) Bombs b) Bamboo
c) Baboons d) Gunpowder
2. Where were fireworks first invented??
a) Italy b) USA
c) United Kingdom d) China
3. Explain where the word “pyrotechnics” comes from, and what it means.
→The word comes from Greek words that mean fire and art. It means a firework display.
4. True or False: Sodium salts create deep-red coloured fireworks.
a) True b) False
5. In what year did Guy Fawkes try to blow up the King?
a) 1506 b) 1605
c) 1650 d) November 5th
6. What are the 3 main components (parts) of a firework?
→Oxidizer, a fuel and a chemical mix to produce the colour.
7. Explain, in your own words, how “fireworks” can be used to save lives.
→If you were stranded on an Island or a boat you can use fireworks as a distress signal (A signal from a boat that is in danger.) so you can light them off and then people will see the fireworks and will send help.
8. Do you think people should be allowed to set fireworks off at home?
Explain your reasons why or why not.
Thursday 18 November 2021
Response to Text: Indian Sweets (Thursday (W5, T4)
Response to text:
Indian Sweets
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1. Indian Sweets are known as…
a) Maithai b) Mithai
c) My Dad d) Aloo
2. Where do the majority of people get their sweets?
a) Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory b) They are home-made
c) Sweet Shops d) The dairy down the road
3. “There are many variations of Indian sweets.” Explain what “variations” means in your own words
→Variation means different types of things, for example there are dark chocolate, milk chocolate, wihite chocolate.
4. True or False: Barfi comes from the Persian word for snow.
a) True b) False
5. Jalebi originally comes from which area of the world?
a) Africa b) China
c) India d) Middle East
6. Which sweet is made from “ maida ”?
→Gulab Jamun is a deep and sweet tasting mithai and very popular.
7. Explain, in your own words, why Indian sweets are not good to eat all the time.
→They can be quite high in fat and calories due to the rich ingredients used in most of them.
8. Which one of these dishes would you like to try the most. Explain why.
→ I would love to try Jalebi if I ever go to india. It seems delicious.
Tuesday 16 November 2021
Response to Text: Rangoli (Tuesday (W5, T4)
Response to text:
Rangoli
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1. Rangoli is…
a) coloured powder b) designs made using coloured powder
c) a new position in soccer d) another word for Diwali
2. What are Rangoli supposed to bring to the house?
a) Bad luck b) Good luck
c) Phospherousity d) Trick or Treaters
3. Rangoli are supposed to bring prosperity. Explain what prosperity is in your own words
→The state of being successful, usually by making a lot of money and having good fortune.
4. True or False: Rangoli in South India is called Mandana
a) True b) False
5. Which of these is NOT a traditional material used to create Rangoli?
a) Beans b) Rice
c) Taro d) Salt
6. “The most important element of Rangoli is being colorful”
Explain how this fits in with Diwali, and what we learned about the lights yesterday.
→This fits in with Diwali because it has vibrant colors, an intricate design and is also very beautiful.
7. Explain in your own words how to create a Rangoli design.
→ You can make the powder using Colorful Flower petals, Chalk Powder, Colored Raw Rice, Raw Beans, Raw Colorful Pasta, Rice Powder and Salt. Use items available at home like plates, bowls, bottle caps, or bangle bracelets to create perfect circle designs. Use a paint brush tip or Q-tips to fill in the finer details.
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