Students then paint an Impressionist work of their choosing.
Students were then responsible for completing a research project of the artist whose painting they selected. Students used new French vocabulary related to art enabling the class to be in the target language whenever possible. My goal in this unit was to not only introduce my students to a brief history and understanding of the different artistic periods as it pertains to painting, but to also give my students a chance to explore their own artistic talents as they try to emulate an Impressionist painting that interests them. Getting Started I start the Impressionism Unit with a brainstorming session on art, as well as several days of gathering information about the different artistic periods with our main focus on Impressionism. I give each of my students a plain sheet of paper and a box of crayons just to give this gleaming session a creative touch.