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Useful words for paintings
Frame (N and.reg. V.) Canvas (n) Colonnade column Arch curved shape between 2 columns
Form (N and reg. v) Height how tall Width how wide Length how long
edge Sculpture something made out of stone/wood/clay Line Viewer spectator observer
shape shape Plinth the base of a statue shape stone
Geometry shadow Scale reference for size statue
point
Distance size Lifesize natural size oversize
To be made up of/composed of To draw (drew drawn) To stretch To cut (cut cut )off (interrupt)
To enhance To sculpt To support
reality
Light darkness tall Short
wide Narrow Bold (emphatic) Faint
Harsh soft Large (big) small
Prepositions /Adverbial phrases
On the right/left At the top/bottom Behind At the back
Beyond In the distance Beneath/under On/upon
Top right/lef hand corner across In the fore/backgroundd
Colours
Bright mustard yellow Black Red
Deep blue Dark Azure blue black
Gold(en)
Body parts
Torso Waist Hips shoulder
Buttocks breast body Head
limbs



Jan Vermeer
Jan Vermeer was born in October 1632 (When) in Delft, the Netherlands and he was buried on December 16, 1675, Delft Where
He was a Dutch artist (Where from?) who created paintings (What/create)that are among the most beloved and revered images in the history of art. Today there are only about 36 (How many) surviving paintings which are among the greatest treasures in the world’s finest museums. Vermeer began his career in the early 1650s (When) by painting large-scale biblical and mythological scenes, but most of his later paintings—the ones for which he is most famous—depict (What) scenes of daily life in interior settings. These works are remarkable (Why) because of their purity of light and form, qualities that convey a serene, timeless sense of dignity. Vermeer also painted(What) cityscapes and allegorical scenes.


1 )(When?) Vermeer was born in………………………….., Delft, the Netherlands
and was buried December 16, 1675, 2)(Where?) …………………………
He was a …………………. artist 3)(Where from?) who created …………………. 4)(What?) that are among the most beloved and revered images in the history of art.
Today there are only about …………5) (How many) surviving paintings which are among the greatest treasures in the world’s finest museums.
Vermeer began his career in the --…………………… 6)(When/begin?) by painting large-scale biblical and mythological scenes, but most of his later paintings—the ones for which he is most famous—depict (7.What/ depict?) ………………….. in interior settings.
These works are remarkable (8. Why/remarkable) because of their …………………………………………….., qualities that convey a serene, timeless sense of dignity.
Vermeer also painted(9. What/paint) ………………….. and allegorical …………….



DESCRIBING A PAINTING

The title of the painting is _____________________________________________________.
The name of the artist is _____________________________________________________.
It was painted in (year) ______________.
Style of painting: landscape ( ) portrait ( ) subject ( ) self-portrait ( ) other: __________.
Kind of painting ( oil ( ) watercolour ( ) charcoal ( ) etc)
Do you like this painting? Yes ( ) No ( )
If yes, why? If no, why not?
What can you see in the painting? (There is/are , prepositions, in the foreground etc. )
What colours has the artist used?
Describe what is going on in the painting: (present progressive)
Symbolism?
How does the painting make you feel? Why?
Find out when and where the artist lived, and write down three interesting facts about them:
Describe the painting in five words:


Hope it helps!

SallyD