This week, our Year 3–4 students began a new unit exploring the artworks of Camille Pissarro.
During the lesson, we looked at a variety of Pissarro’s paintings and learned more about Impressionism. Students spent time carefully observing the artworks and sharing what they noticed. We encouraged them to describe the scenes, colours, light, and atmosphere in detail, and it was wonderful to hear how thoughtful and observant their responses were. Many students made surprisingly detailed comments about the mood of the paintings, the direction of light, and the small elements within the landscapes.
After our discussion, students selected a painting they particularly liked and began creating their own sketches based on the artwork. They focused on identifying the main shapes and composition, preparing their drawings for the next stage of the project.
Next week, students will begin adding watercolour, building layers of colour to bring their paintings to life. I am very excited to see how their artworks develop.
I am also sharing photos of the Degas-inspired artworks that students completed during the previous lessons on Edgar Degas.
