Lesson V: Jonathan Green, Dorothea Lange: Poverty and
Abundance
Slide 2
Jonathan Green: Gullah artist (1955-) What are the
distinguishing traits of the work of Jonathan Green?
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Vocabulary What language do I need to know in order to speak
effectively about these subjects? Gullah: a member of a group of
blacks inhabiting the sea islands and coastal districts of South
Carolina, Georgia, and northeastern Florida Lowcountry: a low-lying
country or region; especially : the part of a southern state
extending from the seacoast inland to the fall line
Slide 4
In your opinion does this piece of artwork by Jonathan Green
reflect poverty or abundance? Justify your answer.
Slide 5
What is Jonathan Green remembering about his childhood? Where
is this scene repeated in todays world?
Slide 6
Based on Jonathan Greens work, how would you describe the
agricultural community of the Gullah people?
Slide 7
Red Tomatoes How is math integrated in this piece of art?
Slide 8
Family Strolling Mr. Green painted scenes of everyday life in
the Carolina Lowcountry. What are the distinguishing traits of the
work of Jonathan Green?
Slide 9
"I wanted to go back to my roots."The older people were dying,
and I began to see [the Gullahs] differently. I saw them as a
people with a strong link, probably the strongest link with Africa
of any of the black American people. Braiding Hair
