“flowers, italy” by joseph stella 2 nd grade art masterpiece

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“Flowers, Italy” by Joseph Stella 2 nd Grade Art Masterpiece

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Page 1: “Flowers, Italy” by Joseph Stella 2 nd Grade Art Masterpiece

“Flowers, Italy”

by Joseph Stella

2nd Grade Art Masterpiece

Page 2: “Flowers, Italy” by Joseph Stella 2 nd Grade Art Masterpiece

Joseph Stella

• Born in Italy in 1877; moved to US when he was 18.

• He is remembered for his American Futuristic paintings.

• He painted many different kinds of art.

Page 3: “Flowers, Italy” by Joseph Stella 2 nd Grade Art Masterpiece

Many of his paintings showed symmetrical

balance.• Even if the painting is not exactly

the same from side to side, in substance, it is the same.

Page 4: “Flowers, Italy” by Joseph Stella 2 nd Grade Art Masterpiece

“Flowers, Italy”• How is this painting

balanced?• What are the differences

from one side to the other side?

• Which colors are the cool colors or warm colors?

• Does this painting look futuristic? Does it look realistic?

• What do you like about this painting?

Page 5: “Flowers, Italy” by Joseph Stella 2 nd Grade Art Masterpiece

Your turn

• Sketch with pencils the other half of the vase and the flowers.

• After you have sketched, color the picture with markers or colored pencils.

• Try to balance it in size, overall shape and color.

• When you are finished, “frame” the picture by gluing it on construction paper.

• Be sure to sign your artwork!