BINGHAM

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BINGHAM
The Jolly Flatboatmen
Activity 1
Teachers Page

• By Chandria Childs Paul Provencio
• Townsend Elementary

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George Caleb Bingham
Look for Painting style, art elements, story
line, and triangular arrangement of shapes.
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George Caleb Bingham Activity
Write in your journal...
What is the title of this painting? Describe the
action in the painting. What is the focal point?
Describe the use of shading and light
source. How does this painting make you feel? Why?
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Bingham Teacher Page

• Points for Discussion Recognize the use of
  shading in Bingham and Bentons art work. Find
  the light source. Define value as an art element.
  Compare and contrast Bingham and Bentons use of
  value to create the illusion of form.
• Enrichment activities Have students list
  clothing styles and entertainment in the
  painting. Then compare and contrast with current
  clothing styles and entertainment.
• Fine Arts Standards 1.9, 2, 2.4 (FA3)
• Journal Writing Answers Answers will vary.
  Action river life- dancing, violin playing,
  enjoying refreshments. Location Midwest rivers,
  Missouri or Mississippi. Triangular arrangement
  The man dancing is the focal point and the top of
  the triangle.