Painting views seen through a doorway or window has been a popular subject for many artists since the Roman times. For example, in ancient Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, we can see frescoes painted within the homes, giving the illusion of looking outside.
In 1905, Henri Matisse painted this view of the sea through his window.
After discussing these paintings, seventh grade students were asked to:
- Sketch a scene from the inside looking outside
- Frame their picture with columns, a doorway or a window
- Add color using tempera paint
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