The document outlines objectives for an art analysis activity. The activity aims to have students: 1) observe pictures of art and identify feelings based on facial expressions and body language; 2) discuss their interpretations with partners and reach agreements; and 3) practice describing feelings in English by labeling emotions depicted in various pieces of art. Examples of art are provided for analysis along with suggested feeling labels and space for additional descriptions.

1. Objectives of the activity:
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Know some pieces of art
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Identify feelings interpreting body language and face expressions.
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Listen to other’s opinions
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Reach agreements with other partners
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Try to imitate the gestures
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Practice adjectives vocabulary in English
Exercise 1. Observe these pictures and try to choose the feelings that best describe their
face or body. You can choose one of the feelings proposed or write any oher adjective/s
you consider. Then, discuss your answers with other partners.
- SERIOUS - CALM - SUSPICIOUS – SAD – BORED - HAPPY ________
Gioconda by Leonardo da Vinci
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2. -
SAD - FRUSTRATED - SHY - FRIGHTENED - DISTRUSTING ________
Self protrait by Van Gogh
- INTERESTED - BORED - LOST -CONCENTRATED - NERVOUS ________
Renoir: Girls playing the piano
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3. - FRIGHTENED – DESPERATED – SURPRISED – SAD -ASTONISHED ________
Coubert: protrait of the artist
- INTERESTED – RECEPTIVE - THOUGHTFUL - PLEASED
Vermeer: Girl with a pearl earring
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4. - DESPERATED - BORED - FRIGHTENED - SURPRISED ________
Munch: the Scream
- TIRED - PROUD - SERIOUS -ANGRY - PENSIVE _________
Rembrant: Old Man
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5. - ANGRY - BAD TEMPERED - DISSAPOINTED - __________
Grant Wood: American Gothic
- RELAXED - HAPPY - CALM - GOOD _________
Renoir: The umbrellas
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