Summary
How can a blank canvas, a little brush, and a few globs of color be transformed into a masterpiece hanging on the wall in an art museum? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby lead you on a guided tour of the art form of painting. Learn about the variety of paints, paintbrushes, and painting styles that artists have to choose from. Discover how mixing three basic pigments can produce the brilliant range of colors we see in the world around us. And marvel at some of the most famous paintings in history--all without having to stand in line behind camera-toting tourists!
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Ages 7+
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Painting:
- What is one new thing you learned about painting?
- Can you explain it to a partner in your own words?
- Where might you see this in the real world?
- What is one question you still have?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- Write one sentence explaining painting.
- Draw or give one example of your own.