Double Vision Activity 1

Instructions
Look closely at these images. Is there something here that you might have missed if the pictures weren't paired together. In some instances, clicking on the graphic or title will take you to a much larger interactive version of the painting. You can use the questions below as well as the general questions to help focus your observations. The main thing is to explore the artworks and come up with your own ideas. You can also use a feedback rubric to help you. Important: Did you read and understand the © Copyright Agreement?

The Bright Side Winslow Homer American, 1836 - 1910

The Eavesdropper Eastman Johnson American, 1824 - 1906

Questions to Get You Started

• What kind of people are the subject of each picture?
• What do you think the people are doing or have just done?
• What's similar and what's different about the composition of the paintings?
• What feeling do you get from the colors used?
• What do you think the artist's purpose was in creating each of the pictures?
• What were they trying to say or show?
• Describe how at least three elements of design are used by the artists to communicate their purposes. Find cool things that attract you!

Do you want to look at a more complete list of general questions provided by Professor Craig Roland?

Coming to an Opinion
Now that you have studied the two paintings by looking and questioning, it's time to show what you've discovered. Fill in the fields below, then click the "Double Visions" button to post your page. Print out, present, and discuss your ideas with other art historians.