Expressive Landscapes: The Art of Mary Duffy

Expressive Landscapes: The Art of Mary Duffy Lesson PDF

Summary:
In this lesson, students will learn about the paintings of Mary Duffy, a multidisciplinary artist from Ireland. Mary paints expressive landscapes, often inspired by the seashores. In this lesson, students will review her paintings, and be invited to create 2 pieces of artwork inspired by different elements of Mary Duffy’s practice. One will be done in the classroom, and a second will be done in nature, with direct observation (this may be assigned as homework, depending on the weather). Students will also be invited to reflect about issues of accessibility related to nature exploration and disabled people.

Subject and topic: 

Art, Geography, Health

Grade level: 

4-6

Duration: 

1 hour to introduce Mary Duffy’s life and work; 1 hour for in class painting; 1 hour for nature/health/access discussion; either 1 hour for second artwork creation, or homework assignment