Austria: Gustav Klimt's Cat

Woman in Gold, by Gustav Klimt

Tree of Life, by Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt was born in Austria to a poor, immigrant gold engraver. His brother became a gold engraver like his father, and Klimt began painting murals and ceilings in buildings. He decorated his artwork with swirls and shapes that look like abstract patterns, but also make us think of nature.  He used a lot of gold in his artwork.  His style became famous, and it is called the Art Nouveau style.

Today, we will begin with a read-aloud about Gustav Klimt's cat!  Are any of you quarantined with a cat?  What do you think your cat would tell people about you if it could tell a story?  Watch this video to find out what Gustav's cat has to say about him:

Klimt and His Cat by Berenice Capatti

Next, watch this video to make a picture of a cat using colors, lines and shapes from Gustav Klimt's artwork!  These sample are from last year's class.  We will try an at-home version, so the materials will be a little bit different.  Use what you have!

 

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