Curriculum Materials: Art in America
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Image 6 Thomas Sully Questions: |
Look Questions
1. Who is this? How can you tell? What clues in the painting tell you that this man is important?
2. Where is Washington standing? Is this place inside or outside? What clues led you to your answer?
3. Describe Washington's outfit in detail. What colors does he wear? What kind of collar is on his shirt? Where else do you see ruffles? What is he wearing over his shirt? How many buttons are on his jacket? How long are his pants? What is he wearing below his pants? What kinds of accessories does he have?
4. What time of day is it? How can you tell? From where is the sun coming? What do you see in the sky?
5. What color dominates this painting? Where do you see red?
6. CLASSICAL is a word used to describe the art of ancient Greece and Rome. Where do you see classical references in this painting?
7. What objects in the painting tell you that George Washington was a military man? A lawmaker and leader? A lover of the outdoors? Wealthy?
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