Post Video Conference

The post video conference will take place during the next class.  Some time must be allotted for students to discuss the experience of the video conference itself.  Answer questions they might have regarding the Albright-Knox, the technology, etc.

The purpose of the post video conference class is to reinforce the original objectives of the lesson:

Objectives

• analyze artwork for elements of political commentary.

• dissect paintings for historical context

• write a poem relating to a specific artwork

• determine what key events were in the French Revolution based on the images portrayed in the artwork

• recognize the impact one artist can have on his time period and artwork of today

Because students have had multiple opportunities to view artwork through the lens of both an historical timeframe (the French Revolution) and today, they are now ready to independently analyze paintings they have not yet seen.  For this lesson, two more of David's paintings will be used.  This choice of paintings will serve the secondary purpose of reinforcing the historical content.

Students will be presented with copies of the paintings "Coronation of Napoleon" and "Portrait of Napoleon."  Each painting will be accompanied by a synopsis, giving students information about the historical context and the artist's point of view.

Independently, students will answer the following essay question:

Based on your knowledge of the French Revolution and the artists Jacques-Louis David, react to the following statement:

The two pieces of artwork presented are clear examples of 19th century propaganda.

Your answer should include:

• a strong introduction with a thesis statement

• evidence of knowledge of the

  French Revolution

  the artist Jacques-Louis David

• connections of knowledge gained from the Albright-Knox video conference

• a strong conclusion, reinforcing your answer