Started from the courtyard by sketching the “Canvas on the Moon” then went to see Cai’s “Canvas on the Moon”. It seems students on any grade like this sketching. One student shouted out that she see the canvas on Cai’s work.
At the first gallery: we compare “Test 2017.1-1 A (Black Gunpowder)” and “Gunpowder study for October Revolution Centennial” and discuss what black/white and color paintings provide to the audience.
At the “Origins” gallery, students observe the art piece what they see. I explained the history of WWII. We also explained that this was different from Cai’s other works (the artist is delivering clear message instead of the audience perceive the artworks).
I let students stand in front of the large painting in “Japan” gallery and asked what they see, but I rarely get reactions. I need to figure out how to spend time in this gallery.
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