Carnival Mask, Green, Violet, and Pink (Columbine)

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella! Today, we're going to look at a painting called "Carnival Mask, Green, Violet, and Pink (Columbine)." It was painted by a really talented artist named Max Beckmann a long, long time ago in 1950. nn Can you say "Max Beckmann?" nn Great job! Now, this painting is extra special because it's part of our museum's very own collection, which means it stays here for everyone to see! nn --- nn Look at the painting. What's the first thing you notice? nn You got it! It's the woman in the middle. She looks kind of mysterious, doesn't she? She's wearing a beautiful dress with bright green, violet, and pink colors. But her face is hidden behind a mask. What kind of mask is it? nn Yes! It's a domino mask, just like the ones people wear to masquerade balls! nn --- nn Now, look closely at how the light shines on the woman. Do you see how one side of her is brighter than the other? That's because the light is coming from the side, creating shadows. It makes the painting look even more interesting and dramatic, don't you think? nn --- nn Max Beckmann was really good at using colors and shadows to tell stories in his paintings. He wanted people to feel something when they looked at his art. nn What do you think the woman in the mask is thinking or feeling? nn --- nn The painting is called "Carnival Mask," and carnivals are all about dressing up and having fun! But sometimes, even when people are wearing masks and celebrating, they might be feeling other emotions too, like sadness or loneliness. nn What do you think? Can you be happy and sad at the same time? nn --- nn Max Beckmann's paintings help us think about all these different feelings and what might be hidden beneath the surface. He wants us to look closely and use our imaginations! nn I hope you enjoyed learning about this amazing painting today. Now, let's go explore the museum and see what other treasures we can find!