GOYA

Josep Ramón nº20, 2Raúl García nº11, 2

Carlos Manuel nº 16, 2Pep Reyes nº 22, 2

1ST PART.BIOGRAPHY.

1.-What was his complete name and surname?His name was Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.

2.-When was he born? Where?He was born 30 of march of 1746. He was born in Spain, Fuendetodos (Zaragoza).3.- when did he die? Where?He was die april 16 the 1828.He was die Burdeos (France).

4.- He travelled a lot to Europe to learn more about painting techniques. Name two European countries that Goya visited: He travelled in France and Italy.

5. - During a long time, Goya was the official painter of two kings of Spain, who were they?They were Charles IV of Spain and Ferdinand VII.

6. - In the winter of 1792, Goya suffered a terrible illness and, as a result, he became... Circle the correct answer.Blind Deaf Mute One-eyed Dumb

2ND PART. WORKS.

7. – “Charles IV of Spain and His Family”, then click on “imágenes” and try to expand the image. Observe the left side of the painting: At the background, on your left, there’s a man in the shadows looking at you...a) Who is he? He is Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.

8.-“The 3rd of May 1808 in Madrid: the executions on Principe Pio hill ”, then click on “imágenes” and try to expand the image. Observe the left side of the painting again: There’s a man waving his arms.

a) How do you think he is feeling at that moment? We think he is feeling fear.

b) What are the colours of his clothes? He wear white shirt and yellow trousers.

c) Who is the most important or relevant element of the whole picture?We think the white shirt man .

d) It’s night-time, but...where does the light come from? The light comes from the lamp on the ground.

EXTRA ACTIVITY

9.-“Saturn devouring one of his sons”, then click on “imágenes” and try to expand the image. Observe the painting:

a) What are the predominant colours in the painting? The predominant colours in the painting are dark colours: black, brown,gray...

b) How do you feel after watching this painting? We feel fear.

c) How do you think Goya felt when he painted it? We think Goya felt madness because he became deaf and old.