Altamira Caves: Paleolithic Art and Its Legacy
Discovery of Altamira Caves
The Altamira Caves were discovered by Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola in 1879. The discovery occurred when his daughter, María, accidentally pursued their dog, who had hidden there. The girl entered the interior of the cave through a small opening, and upon going to rescue her, they found this great artistic treasure.
Altamira Cave Layout and Artistic Features
The Altamira Cave extends 270 meters from the entrance to the deepest part. We can distinguish three zones: the entrance
Read MoreGoya’s Family of Charles IV: Analysis of a Royal Masterpiece
The Family of Charles IV by Francisco de Goya
Author: Francisco de Goya y Lucientes. Appointed Chamber Painter to Charles III and Charles IV after his accession to power in 1789, becoming First Chamber Painter in 1799.
Style: Neoclassicism
Topic: The Royal Family Depicted
On the canvas, the royal family appears standing, dressed in silk and adorned with jewels and decorations, against a wall lined with brown silk. All the men pictured are wearing the Order of Charles III, and some are displaying the
Read MoreEarly Learning Curriculum: Environment and Social Development
Area 2: Foundational Learning Objectives
Block 1: Physical Environment & Measurement
- The objects and materials in the environment: their functions and everyday use. Interest in exploration and an attitude of respect and care for oneself, for others, and for objects.
- Perception of similarities and differences between objects. Discrimination of attributes of objects and materials. Interest in classifying elements. Relations of belonging and identification.
- Qualities and degrees of attributes. Management
Literary Insights: Llor’s Laura and Fitzgerald’s Gatsby
Laura a la Ciutat dels Sants: Context i Anàlisi
Introducció i Marc Històric
L’obra Laura a la ciutat dels sants és una novel·la psicològica escrita per Miquel Llor i publicada el 1931. Aquesta novel·la s’emmarca en els inicis del segle XX, una època en què la narrativa catalana experimentava una renovació després d’una crisi novel·lística. Durant el segle XIX, la literatura catalana es va centrar principalment en la poesia, però amb el canvi de segle, la novel·la va recuperar
Read MoreModern & Contemporary Art: Masterpieces & Movements
Notable Modern & Contemporary Artworks
City by Fernand Léger (1919)
Location/Context: Philadelphia, Cubism period.
Description: Characterized by loud colors and busy motion, representing the dynamic energy of city life.
Fountain by Marcel Duchamp (1950)
Location/Context: Philadelphia, Dadaism period.
Description: A provocative piece that challenges traditional notions of art, asserting that anything can be art and forcing viewers to perceive art in a new way.
Night by Max Beckmann (1919)
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Painting & Architecture: Core Concepts in Art
Painting: Core Concepts
Basic Painting Materials
Pigment: Coloring agent (natural or synthetic).
Binder: Substance that holds pigment together and allows it to adhere to surfaces.
Tempera: Paint using egg yolk as a binder; fast-drying.
Fresco: Painting on wet plaster; used in murals (e.g., Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel).
Oil Paint: Slow-drying, rich colors; allows blending and layering.
Watercolor: Transparent paint using water as a solvent.
Acrylic: Fast-drying, plastic-based paint.
Mixed Media: Using more