I have been so busy writing about Faith Quest that I haven't had a chance to share our splendid Monday. We began our Monday with Stories in Art at the National Gallery of Art. You will recall we did this last week as well. This week's artwork was Giotto's beautiful Madonna and Child. The children learned the complicated process of working with gold leaf. They also learned that this artist, who lived 750 years ago, made his own paint. The Madonna and Child at the NGA is one of the only examples of Giotto's work in the U.S.
The book for the week was about the artist Giotto. The book explained that Giotto was a shepherd boy, but he developed the ability to paint very real looking figures which was unusual in his day. He eventually became one of the most celebrated artists of his day.
For their craft, the kids worked with their own version of gold leaf. Meg, inspired by Giotto, stuck with the theme of Madonna and Child in a fancy frame.
The book for the week was about the artist Giotto. The book explained that Giotto was a shepherd boy, but he developed the ability to paint very real looking figures which was unusual in his day. He eventually became one of the most celebrated artists of his day.
For their craft, the kids worked with their own version of gold leaf. Meg, inspired by Giotto, stuck with the theme of Madonna and Child in a fancy frame.
Clare went more experimental with a giraffe and a fish floating in a field of flowers. (Hmmm, based on this work, I'm thinking Clare might be a fan of Marc Chagall.)
Following Stories in Art, our focus became Beatrix Potter because Monday was her birthday. Meg and Clare made chocolate scones, I brewed chamomile tea and we pulled out as many Peter Rabbit items as we could. We then had a lovely birthday tea party for Miss Potter. Here is the aftermath of the party.
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