Visiting an Artist
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Visiting an Artist |
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When you look at a work of art, what questions come to
mind? Are you curious to know more about the artist? Would you like to know how
the artist was able to create the work? Do you wonder what inspired such a
creation? For answers to these kinds of questions, why not go straight to the
source? Finding out what goes through an artist's mind while he or she is
working will help you to understand the artworks an artist creates. It will also
fire your own imagination. You will see that art is the product of not only
skill and talent, but also ideas and philosophies. Each of the artists you will
meet has a unique outlook. As you learn about these artists, you may find that
you, too, have a special perspective on art.
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Visit four or five of the artists listed in the Artist's Passport below. Study their profiles and artworks. Learn as much as you can about each artist. Click on the button that will print out your worksheet. Select the two artists you find most interesting and answer the questions on the worksheet for each artist. When you have finished, write an Artist's Profile for yourself. |
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Artist's Passport Web Links
