A day in the life of a boy and a girl in the 2020s

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BOY AND A GIRL IN THE 2020s

WHO WAS NORMAN ROCKWELL?

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BOY AND A GIRL IN THE 2020s

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BOY

WHO WAS NORMAN ROCKWELL ?

Our Norman Rockwell tour takes you through the career of Norman Rockwell, from his early days as the Art Director of Boy's Life through his vast success at the Saturday Evening Post, to his later work with Look magazine.

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EARLY YEARS

Norman Rockwell was an American painter and illustrator.He was born in New York City in 1894.He always wanted* to be an artist so when he was 14 years old, he started classes at the New York School of Art. He left* school when he was 16 years old to study art at the National Academy of Design and then at the Art Students League.

Later, in 1916, Norman Rockwell started to work for the Saturday Evening Post.He published 321 covers for the magazine over 47 years.

Norman Rockwell started his career at the age of 18 when he produced paintings for ‘Boys’ Life magazine’.

COMMERCIAL SUCCESS

Norman Rockwell liked to represent everyday scenes. He captured ordinary moments. Most of his illustrations were based on photos.

In 1964 he started doing covers for Look magazine. He denounced racism and discrimination.

Rockwell was fascinated by space.

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LATER CAREER AND FINAL YEARS

He portrayed political leaders such as:

By the end of his career, Rockwell was interested in more serious subjects.

Rockwell died at his home in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on November 8, 1978. He was 84.

A museum in Stockbridge is now devoted to his art.

NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BOY

How many actions can you name?

Be ready to describe the boy's day.

2 images are identical. Can you find them?Why are they similar?

Can you find and name these elements?

This painting shows elements about the American way of life in the 1950s.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BOY AND A GIRL IN THE 2020s

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Sports

Hobbies

Daily routine

Parts of the house

VOCABULARY

My routine step by step

GOOD LUCK!