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Art History of Normandy – HearSay

French A2

Explore Normandy's legendary art history while learning practical French. Practice speaking and listening as you travel from medieval marvels to Impressionist landscapes.

Lessons

Norman medieval heritage
Discover the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry and the majestic Romanesque architecture of Normandy with Chloé.
Vocabulary
- la tapisserie (the tapestry)
- le Moyen Âge (the Middle Ages)
- une abbaye (an abbey)
- historique (historical)
- broder (to embroider)
- le roi (the king)
Objectives
- Describe historical artifacts and tapestries simply
- Talk about basic historical facts and figures
Birth of Impressionism
Explore the dramatic chalk cliffs of Étretat and learn why painters fell in love with Norman light.
Vocabulary
- la falaise (the cliff)
- peindre (to paint)
- la lumière (the light)
- le paysage (the landscape)
- la mer (the sea)
- impressionniste (impressionist)
Objectives
- Describe coastal landscapes and nature
- Express simple opinions about Impressionist style
Monet's beautiful Giverny
Stroll through Claude Monet's iconic gardens and admire the water lily pond that inspired his masterpieces.
Vocabulary
- le jardin (the garden)
- le nymphéa (the water lily)
- le bassin (the pond)
- le pont (the bridge)
- fleurir (to bloom)
- la nature (the nature)
Objectives
- Identify and describe flowers and garden elements
- Talk about outdoor scenes and colors
Rouen Cathedral in light
Observe how Monet captured the changing sunlight on the magnificent facade of Rouen Cathedral.
Vocabulary
- la cathédrale (the cathedral)
- la série (the series)
- le soleil (the sun)
- une ombre (a shadow)
- changer (to change)
- la façade (the facade)
Objectives
- Describe changes in light and time of day
- Talk about famous religious buildings and structures
Modern museum collections
Join Hugo for a tour of Normandy's world-class art museums and discover modern masterpieces.
Vocabulary
- le musée (the museum)
- le chef-d'œuvre (the masterpiece)
- la collection (the collection)
- un tableau (a painting)
- visiter (to visit)
- célèbre (famous)
Objectives
- Navigate and talk about a museum visit
- Express appreciation and preferences for specific paintings

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