Sem Título/Legenda 12

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting! It's called Sem Título/Legenda 12, and it was made a long, long time ago, in 1913, by an artist named Oreste Sercelli. It's a little painting, not very big, but it tells a big story! nn

(Pause for children to look at the painting) nn Does anyone know what a sketch is? Yes, it's like a first try at a drawing! Look at the left side of the painting. See all those light grey lines? That's a pencil sketch! The artist was planning out a beautiful design, maybe for a fancy wall or a ceiling. He drew pretty shapes, swirls, and even little pictures! What shapes do you see? Can you point them out? nn

(Pause for children to respond and point out shapes) nn Now, look at the right side. See how it's much more colorful? That's where the artist used watercolors! Watercolors are paints that are mixed with water, making them soft and pretty. He used soft greens, browns, and creams. He added more details, like flowers, little angels called cherubs, and even cows and a shepherd! It's like he's telling a story with his pictures, isn't it? nn

(Pause for children to observe the details) nn See how both sides are almost the same, but one is just a sketch and the other is a finished painting? It's like watching the artist's ideas come to life! It shows us how artists plan their work before they finish it. It's like when you plan a building with LEGOs before you start building it, right? nn

(Pause for children to relate to the process) nn This painting is special because it shows us the artist's whole process. From a simple sketch to a beautiful finished painting. It's like a secret peek into the artist's mind! Isn't that amazing? What do you think is the artist's favorite part of the painting? nn

(Pause for children to share their thoughts) nn So, next time you draw something, remember Oreste Sercelli and his Sem Título/Legenda 12. Remember to plan your drawing first, just like he did! Thank you for joining me today. I hope you enjoyed learning about this wonderful painting! Now, let's go see some more art!