Polyphemus

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this amazing painting with you all today! nn We're looking at a painting called "Polyphemus." Can you say "Polyphemus?" It was painted a long, long time ago, in 1907, by a really talented artist named Valentin Serov. He was from Russia, a country far, far away! nn This painting tells a story from Greek mythology, which is like a collection of really old stories about gods and monsters. Have you ever heard any Greek myths? nn --- nn Now, look at the painting! What do you see first? That's right, it's a big, strong giant named Polyphemus! He's a Cyclops, which means he only has one eye. Can you find his eye? nn Polyphemus is standing on some rocks by the sea. Do you think he looks happy or sad? Why do you think that? nn --- nn Look closely at the bottom of the painting. Do you see the tiny people? They look like they're having fun playing in the water, right? nn Those people are really important to the story of Polyphemus. Do you think Polyphemus sees them? What do you think will happen next? nn --- nn The artist used lots of blue and green colors in this painting. What do those colors make you think of? Do they make you feel calm or a little bit scared? nn The way the artist painted the sky and the water makes it seem like a storm is coming, doesn't it? That's how the artist creates a feeling of excitement and maybe even a little bit of danger! nn --- nn This painting of Polyphemus is more than just a picture; it tells a story and makes us think about all sorts of things, like how big and powerful nature can be! nn Thank you for exploring this amazing artwork with me today! I hope you had fun learning about "Polyphemus." Now, let's go see what other exciting adventures await us in the museum!