Circe in Art| Madeline Miller| Art Analysis Discussion and Writing Activity

Unleash the inner art detective in your students with this engaging and thought-provoking activity! Whether conducted independently or in small groups, students will critically view and analyze five paintings depicting the mythological sorceress, Circe.

This activity works nicely as a pre-reading activity before studying Madeline Miller's Circe, or Homer's The Odyssey.

In this assignment, students will sharpen their observational skills, decipher hidden meanings, and unravel the meanings behind famous artworks. From decoding colors and symbols to interpreting facial expressions and composition, "Art Detective" will challenge students to think creatively and analytically.

This resource can be modified to use in the following ways:

• For individual viewing and response
• Whole-class viewing and discussion
• Small group rotations (aids in physical movement)

Get ready to inspire curiosity, spark discussions, and foster a deeper appreciation for art with this resource.

This resource contains

• Powerpoint presentation with images
• PDF containing instructions for individual responses and small group work
• Writing prompts for each painting
• A.S.S (Assertion, Support, Significance) paragraph structure outline
• Sample analysis paragraph showing the A.S.S outline
• 3-page detailed teacher guide containing analysis of each painting

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