James Tissot

James Tissot... social commentator and almost photographic details

Spend the term studying the art and style of one of the most prolific painters. Born in France, Tissot made a name for himself in England where he captured the Victorian elite and their class expectations. He was influential in the Impressionist movement and later spent his life capturing the landscape of Biblical events, painting over 350 watercolors of Old Testament events and scenes from the life of Christ

• Learn about religious symbolism in art and social commentary art
• Understand embodied perspective and immersive perspective as it relates to artistic depiction

This guide is designed to be used over one term (12 weeks) with one lesson occurring every week for approximately 20 minutes. I do encourage you to display some of the picture study options for more exposure to the art of James Tissot.

Supplies needed:

• Holy Bible
• Jesus Moments: Finding Jesus in the Story of David by Alison Mitchell (optional)

Recommended contemporary and complimentary studies:

History – The Symphony of History Vol. 1 Overture (Ancient)

Geography – Ancient and Middle East

Composer – Joseph Haydn and Gustav Holst and Ottorino Respighi

Poetry – Rivers of Antiquity and William Wordsworth and Echoes of Antiquity

Picture – Lawrence Alma-Tadema and John James Audubon

*the guide includes QR Codes for easy links, if you choose to print the document.

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** due to the nature of digital products, we are unable to accept returns.