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Artists are inspired by his or her surroundings.
Artist, Henri Matisse was inspired by his family spending time at home together, so he created this painting in 1911.
Can you guess what game his sons, Pierre and Jean are playing?
Matisse’s wife is sitting on the left and his daughter, Marguerite is standing on the right. What do you imagine that Marguerite is thinking about? What do you think Matisse’s wife is doing?
Since we have been spending time at home with our families, look around and see what inspires you.
Monday: Could you draw several of your family members doing activities together? Could you draw a portrait of one person in your family doing something at home?
Tuesday: Check out this portrait of Molly Wales Fobes and all her pets and watch a video about making an optical toy called a thaumatrope!
Wednesday: Did you guess what game Pierre and Jean are playing? Using games that you enjoy playing as an inspiration, can you design and create a game of your own? You could play your game with your family. This scholastic website has the following suggestions for creating games:
1. Take a look at board games you own already or those you know well. What things do they have in common? How are they different?
2. Think about what you noticed. What kind of board game would you like to invent? Lots of board games have a journey that players must go on. Some build in cards that ask questions; others have chance cards. Most board games offer each player a special piece to represent them on the board.
3. You might like to create a board game that takes place in an interesting world -- that might become your theme. You could choose Ancient Egypt and design a Pyramid for the middle of your board, and special game pieces that look like the gods of Ancient Egypt. Or you might make a game set in Cupcake Land and make a tiny bakery from recycled card.
4. Many games have timers, dice, or spinners that dictate game play. Think how you might like to make these pieces.
5. All games need rules. Make a list of rules you think you need and then try playing the game. Adjust the rules as you come across problems.
6. Once you have a few ideas, gather together the supplies you might need. You might like to sketch out some rough ideas on paper first -- that helps lots of people plan a project. Then it's time to start creating!
7. As soon as you've made your game, invite your family to test it out by playing it with you. Make sure everyone understands the rules. Remember that most inventions don't work instantly, but need lots of trials to perfect them.
Thursday: Walk around your house and look closely at the windows. Artist, Henri Matisse was inspired by windows, what they looked like on the inside of the house and what could be viewed through the window. His painting, Open Window, Collioure, was painted in 1905 in Collioure, a small town in France.
https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.106384.html
Can you make a drawing or painting of a window in your house? Use your eyes to look closely and draw what you see!
Friday: Try to find a place in your home where you can display your artwork so that your family can enjoy your creations! You could display artwork on a window where neighbors can see it. You could take photos of your artwork and send it to friends and family.
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