Grade 9 Artist Alert: George Segal

Grade 9's see if you can answer the following questions about Segal's work:

The Rural Couple 
FDR Memorial, Painted Bronze

 

• Why do you think Segal created this piece? (I.e. What was his intention?)
• Identify and dicuss 5 visual clues (i.e the meaning of the blankets)

Use chunks to record your answers on an infographic poster.

One writer comments that:

"George Segal created the powerful sculptures in Room Two.  The Breadline represents the despair of the Great Depression.  The Fireside Chat depicts the hope that Roosevelt’s inspiring words gave to ordinary people"

 click here to read more in an article about FDR Memorial

Link to images of how Segal made these works

Link to powerpoint about Segal

Link to Mrs Moore's blog on Segal