Augustus and Gwen John
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Comparison of the painting styles of Augustus and Gwen
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9,9-11,11-14
Subject : Art & Design
Topic : Art history, Landscapes, Painting and drawing, Portraits
Keywords : Welsh artists, European art, Gwen John, Augustus John
Notes : Pupils could look carefully at the work of both artists and then make sketches of themselves or a peer in pencil or charcoal. Pupils could then create a larger self portrait in either the style of Gwen John or Augustus John paying careful attention to their facial proportions etc. Pupils could work in twos or threes to find out about other art movements which were taking place in Europe at that time.

