OBJECTIVESThe students survey the life, career and music of Claude Debussy.

The students determine the correlation between music and art in

impressionism.

The students listen to the piano music of Claude Debussy.

The students create images that represent their interpretation of

Debussy’s piano music.

The students discuss their images in peer groups, explaining how

their images relate to the music they've heard.

The students compare impressionism to jazz/ragtime.

The students complete a daily practice routine.

The students prepare for the annual Spring Piano Recital by

practicing solo duet, and required repertoire.

Impressionism in Music and ArtContemporary – Modern Piano Music

Impressionism was also a movement in

art.

Impressionism sought to experiment with

painting and music.

The goal of the music and the art was to

represent “shades” of the subject matter;

or “shades” of a melody.

Before that, artist’s works were very

realistic.

Impressionism

Example of Realism in Art

Claude Debussy was one of the primary

composers of Impressionist music.

Listen to the following selections by Debussy.

While listening, create an image that

represents what you hear.

The Snow is Dancing

Jimbo’s Lullaby

The Little Shepherd

More Directions for Art

I. Listen to the music of Debussy.

II. Use pencil and paper to create the images that you imagine.

III. Afterwards, use art supplies to add color to your pencil image.

IV. Additionally, Use the completed image to discuss your interpretation of Debussy's music. Make sure to tell your peers the name of the selection that your image represents. Explain your image and why you selected the colors.