Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat

Objective

I can analyze and discuss "Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat."

Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat

Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat by Ivan Aviazovsky

Discussion Questions

What do you first notice about this work of art?
What do you like about this work of art?
How does this work of art make you feel?
Where is your eye drawn?
This painting is called the Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat. In this instance, the word dejection means leaving or coming down from. What do you think is happening in this picture?

Activity 1: Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat.

In your small group examine Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat and answer the questions on the handout. Stay focused on the artwork and the discussion questions.

Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat.pdf

Discussion Questions

What is one question you would ask the artist about his work? Why?

Activity 2: Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat Review

Imagine the school was given Dejection of Noah from Mountain Ararat to hang in our school. Write a five to seven sentence paragraph explaining the event shown in the artwork and how it can inspire the students of our school.