Pierre-Auguste Renoir<br/> French 1841–1919<br/> <em>Algerian girl</em> 1881<br/> oil on canvas<br/> 50.8 x 40.6 cm<br/> Museum of Fine Arts, Boston<br/> Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection (39.677)<br/> Photography © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
French 1841–1919
Algerian girl 1881
oil on canvas
50.8 x 40.6 cm
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Juliana Cheney Edwards Collection (39.677)
Photography © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved.

French Impressionism – VCE Art Creative Practice Interpretive Lenses

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Level: VCE
NGV International

Investigate the ideas, meanings and messages in artworks by the French Impressionists through the three Interpretive Lenses: Structural, Personal and Cultural. Consider how they developed their own unique visual language to communicate ideas and gain confidence in developing informed interpretations of their work.

Aligned with VCE Art Creative Practice, this program gives students an opportunity to analyse artworks by some of the world’s most recognisable artists.

Self-guided entry into the exhibition will follow the interactive presentation.

Students will:

  • Apply the Interpretive Lenses to the analysis of the ideas, meanings and messages of a select number of French Impressionist artworks
  • Develop and support interpretations of artworks with evidence taken from the artworks and with reference to a range of sources
  • Identify the way the Impressionists used visual language to communicate ideas and meanings in their artworks

Duration: 45 minutes plus self-guided time in the exhibition

Cost: $25 per student

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Changes to your booking must be made in writing. Changes can be made up to 14 days prior to your visit. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.

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If less than 10 students attend a program, minimum fees may apply
Students must be supervised at all times by a teacher or adult. We request:
• At least one teacher/adult for every 20 students for students in Year 2 or above.
• At least one teacher/adult for every 15 students for K to Year 1 students.
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We do not take tentative bookings. Bookings are considered firm at time of booking. Any amendments, including changes to participant numbers, must be made by email at least 14 days prior to the program. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit.

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