今回はアートに関するなぜ？どうして？という質問に答えてくれる絵本や動画を中心にご紹介したいと思います。
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✅０歳～社会人の英語講師経験
アート関連用語
絵本 “Why is Art Full of Naked People?”
絵本 “美術ってなあに？
日本語にも訳されています。
Who Decides What Art Means?
Pablo Picasso – ピカソ
Cubism（キュビズム）とは？
絵本 “Picasso’s Trousers”
ピカソはまわりNo! No! No!と言われたことでも実際に試していたそうです。
諦めずにYes! に変えていくことの大切さを教えてくれる1冊です！
Van Gogh – ゴッホ
絵本 “Camille and the Sunflowers”
ゴッホが南仏の「黄色い家」で描いていた郵便夫ジョゼフ・ルーラン家族の肖像画などについて知ることができる1冊です。
Frida Kahlo （6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954）
絵本 “Frida Kahlo: A Kid’s Book About Expressing Yourself Through Art”
アートを通して自分を表現していくことができること、また困難な状況を切り抜ける力を与えてくれることに気付かせてくれる1冊です。
児童書 “Fantastically Great Women Artists and Their Stories”
Frida Kahloさんの他、Laura Knightさん、Peggy Guggenheimさん、Faith Ringgoldさんなどについても知ることができます。イラストも豊富な素敵な1冊です。
Why is Vermeer’s “Girl with the Pearl Earring” considered a masterpiece?
フェルメールの「真珠の耳飾りの少女」について知ることができる動画です。
アートx歴史
アートを通して歴史上の人物や社会的背景について学ぶことができるのも魅力ですよね！
絵本 “A History of Pictures for Children: From Cave Paintings to Computer Drawings”
アートの歴史について分かりやすく解説しているとても素敵な1冊です。
絵本 “はじめての絵画の歴史”
日本語にも訳されています。
AIツールのChat GPTを活用
Wassily Kadinskyさんについて
Kandinskyさんについて知ることができるだけでなく、音楽とアートの関係性について考えることができる動画です。
Wassily Kadinskyさんについて聞いてみました。
Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian-born artist who is considered one of the pioneers of abstract art. He was born on December 4, 1866 in Moscow, Russia and died on December 13, 1944 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.
Kandinsky studied law and economics at the University of Moscow before enrolling in art school in Munich, Germany. He became interested in spiritualism and abstraction, and his early work was influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.
In 1911, Kandinsky helped found the Blue Rider movement, which was a group of artists who aimed to break away from traditional art forms and create a new type of abstract art. He continued to develop his style, moving further towards complete abstraction, and became one of the leading figures of abstract art.
Throughout his career, Kandinsky produced many influential works, including “Composition VII” (1913) and “Composition VIII” (1923). He also wrote several books on art, including “Concerning the Spiritual in Art” (1911) and “The Yellow Sound” (1909).
Kandinsky’s work had a major impact on the development of abstract art, and he continues to be regarded as one of the most important artists of the 20th century.
Frida Kahloさんについて
Frida Kahloさんについて聞いてみました。
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter born in 1907 in Coyoacán, a suburb of Mexico City. She is best known for her self-portraits, which often depicted her physical and emotional pain, as well as her Mexican heritage and feminist beliefs.
Kahlo’s life was marked by tragedy and hardship. She suffered from polio as a child, and at the age of 18, she was involved in a bus accident that left her with lifelong injuries and chronic pain. Despite this, she began painting while she was recovering from the accident, and went on to become one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century.
Kahlo’s paintings are characterized by their vivid colors, detailed symbolism, and often surreal imagery. Many of her works incorporate Mexican folk art and cultural traditions, as well as references to her own life experiences. Her self-portraits, in particular, are noted for their frankness and honesty, and are seen as a reflection of her deep introspection and emotional turmoil.
Kahlo’s career as an artist was relatively brief, but she left a lasting impact on the art world and on popular culture. Her work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions and retrospectives, and she has become an icon of feminist and Chicano movements. Kahlo died in 1954 at the age of 47, but her legacy continues to inspire artists and audiences around the world.
小学生のクリエイティビティの育み方
小学生のクリエイティビティの育み方についても聞いてみました。
Encouraging creativity in children during their primary school years is essential to help them develop their imaginative and problem-solving abilities. Here are some tips on how to foster creativity in children during their primary school years:
- Encourage exploration: Allow children to explore different materials and tools, such as paints, markers, and clay, to create their own unique art. This encourages them to think outside the box and experiment with new ideas.
- Provide open-ended activities: Activities that have no set outcome, such as building with blocks or creating a story, allow children to use their imagination and come up with their own unique solutions.
- Encourage risk-taking: Encourage children to take risks and try new things, even if they may fail. This helps them build confidence and resilience, which are important traits for creative thinking.
- Encourage questions: Encourage children to ask questions and be curious about the world around them. This helps them to think critically and develop new ideas.
- Provide opportunities for collaboration: Collaborating with others helps children develop new ideas and perspectives. Encourage children to work together on projects and activities.
- Read and tell stories: Reading and telling stories can spark children’s imaginations and help them develop their storytelling skills.
- Provide a stimulating environment: A stimulating environment, such as a classroom with colorful posters, interesting objects, and different types of materials, can inspire children to think creatively.
- Provide time for unstructured play: Unstructured play allows children to use their imaginations and come up with their own ideas. Encourage children to play freely and without strict rules or guidelines.
Remember, every child is unique and will have their own creative strengths and preferences. By providing a supportive and encouraging environment, you can help foster creativity in children during their primary school years.
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