In general, the images that my students have worked from this semester have been more representational in nature. They are primarily level one and two viewers. I want to gently challenge the students, and chose this image because of its abstracted yet recognizable qualities. I also chose this image because I love Thiebaud's paintings! Even though he primarily works from his imagination, Theibaud still gives us enough information so that we know what we are looking at. There is also a levity about his work that I feel will be inviting to my young viewers. It may be difficult for the students to place where this image actually is, and I'm thinking that there will be some disagreement about the horizon line. That being said, my budding stage two viewers should be able to pick up on this being a beach scene based on their own experiences. This rich image should give them a lot to "chew" on.
This is an outstanding choice for all of the reasons you have stated! It's also a great example of a "less dense" image in terms of "stuff" - people and their detailed interactions - can actually be more complex. I agree that it should engage students based on the familiarity, yet the ambiguity should hook them and keep them looking and debating. I, too, love Thiebaud's work. I think the Unit B students will as well.
This is an outstanding choice for all of the reasons you have stated! It's also a great example of a "less dense" image in terms of "stuff" - people and their detailed interactions - can actually be more complex. I agree that it should engage students based on the familiarity, yet the ambiguity should hook them and keep them looking and debating. I, too, love Thiebaud's work. I think the Unit B students will as well.
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