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Charlotte Mason Picture Study Aid Whistler

Slep 5. Suggest to them to study the works of other artists in a similar way, and show them

how the books of R. Caldecott will help them in making their figures look as if they were
moving.

And still older students, she recommended this in Volume 3 (pg 354):

Subject: Fra Angelico.

Group: Art. Class IV. Average age: 16 1/2.

Time: 30 minutes.

OBJECTS.

1. To show reproductions of some of Fra Angelico’s pictures.

2. By means of them, to point out such distinguishing features as will enable my pupils to
recognise Fra Angelico’s work wherever they may see it.

3. To show in what degree his work holds a place in high art.

LESSON.
Step 1. Give a short sketch of the life of Fra Angelico.

Step 2. Allow time for my pupils to look at the pictures provided, namely, various
reproductions of ‘Christ in Glory,’ ‘Saints in Paradise,’ ‘Angels,’ ‘Christ as Pilgrim,’

‘Annunciation,’ ‘Crucifixion,’ ‘Noll me tangere,’ ‘Descent from the Cross,’ ‘Transfiguration.’

Step 3. To notice what strikes us most in Fra Angelico’s work––the exquisite jewel-like

finish; the pure open skies and unpretending clouds; the winding and abundant landscapes;

the angels; the touches of white light; the delicacy and grace of form; the colouring; the

peace.

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