Harvest 4 - Study an Artist's Painting of Fruit
We will be looking closely at 'Peaches and Almonds', painted by Auguste Renoir in 1901. You will find the painting here. The link is also included in the worksheet.
Harvest 4 worksheet
Additional resources to support learning
Peaches and Almonds by Renoir Quiz (Homework)
Suggested artists to inspire
This project could develop in a variety of ways. Here are some artists, craftsworkers and designers to consider if extending this project.
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Ceramics and Prints: Carolyn Genders
Tate search results for 'Fruit' - lots of artists and ideas here.
The United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library has over seven and a half thousand water-colour illustrations of various fruits, nuts and vegetable forms.
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Suggested Themes
Poverty and Plenty: there are opportunities with this theme to link with other areas of the curriculum such as RE, science or geography. Contemporary issues such as drought, foodbanks or inequality are often in the news, bringing with them a context which might inspire various imagery
Fruit market
Inside Out - the structure of Fruit and Vegetables
Festival / Celebration