The Man in the Tall Hat

Hello everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore art with you today! nn We're going to look at a drawing of a man wearing a very tall hat. Can you say "tall hat"? The artist who drew this was named Édouard Manet. That's a pretty fancy name, isn't it? nn nn This picture is special because it shows us how Manet liked to draw people. See how he used lines to make the man's coat and hat? And look at how he shaded the man's face to make it look like the hat is making a shadow. nn nn What do you think the man in the hat is thinking about? Do you think he's happy, sad, or maybe just tired? Manet wanted us to wonder about the man and his story. nn nn Manet's drawings helped to change how artists made art. He liked to show everyday life in his pictures, just like this man sitting on a bench. He also used lines and shadows in new and interesting ways. nn nn Next time you wear a hat, think about the man in the tall hat and how Manet used art to tell his story!