The Challenge: Will your team win?

Task

The Spanish Government has commissioned your team to decide which of the following artists will be given the title of the “Official National Artist of Spain”.  Your team must decide which artist deserves this honor.  You need to think about what sort of impact each artist has/had on Spanish Culture.  In other words, who best embodies the Spanish people in their art?  You will be expected to research the following artists:  Pablo Picasso, Francisco de Goya, Antonio Gaudí and Salvador Dalí.  Each student will be given a role to play throughout the investigation.  Once you have compiled your information, you will discuss the different aspects of each artist and make a decision based on your discussion.  Your group will then write a proposal stating why you feel the artist you have chosen deserves the prestigious distinction of the “Official National Artist of Spain”.  Your group will also present your proposal to the Spanish Government’s Board of Directors (your class) as a way to convince them that your choice is the best.

Created on July 20th, 2004 and last updated on July 24th, 2004.

Questions or comments? Mailto: Kiffany.Lychock@dcsdk12.org