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Lesson 21: Cinderella

by Edward Burne-Jones

Directions

Study the painting for one week.

Over the week:

• Look at the painting.
• Read the synopsis.
• Study the vocabulary words.
• Read about the artist.
• Practice reciting the names of the artist and the painting.
• Complete the enrichment activities.
• Study the review questions.

Synopsis

Edward Burne-Jones' 'Cinderella' shows Cinderella in front of an endless wall of blue china wearing drab, patched clothing. It is after the ball, for Cinderella wears a single glass slipper. Now she has returned to the drudgery and loneliness of her regular life. She looks thoughtful and a little sad, perhaps thinking about her magical night with the prince. One hand holds out her apron, like she might a long dress while dancing.

Vocabulary

China (dishes): A fine white or translucent vitrified ceramic material.
Drab: Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.
Patched: Mend or strengthen (fabric or an item of clothing) by putting a piece of material over a hole or weak point in it.
Slipper: A slip-on shoe.
Drudgery: Hard, menial, or dull work.
Apron: A protective or decorative garment worn over the front of one's clothes and tied at the back.

Concepts

1. British artist Sir Edward Burne-Jones was born in 1833 in Birmingham, England.

2. Zoom in and find Burne-Jones' country of birth on the map of Europe.

3. His mother died when he was only days old, leaving his upbringing to his father and their housekeeper.
4. Although Burne-Jones studied theology and originally wished to become a church minister, he later turned to art.
5. His artworks included paintings, stained glass, ceramic tiles, jewelry, tapestries, and mosaics. His subjects were often derived from literature.
6. He died in London, England in 1898 at the age of 64.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Can You Find It?

During the week, study the painting and find the following:

• Cinderella
• China Plates
• China Cups
• Glass Slipper
• Something Drab
• Patch
• Apron
• Doors

Activity 2: Narrate the Painting

• After studying the painting, narrate the scene shown in the painting aloud using your own words.

Activity 3: Complete Vocabulary Activities

• While studying the vocabulary words, point them out in the painting.
• Define each of the vocabulary words in your own words.

Activity 4: Color the Artist   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 28 of 'First Grade Art History Coloring Book.'

Activity 5: Color the Painting   

• Click the crayon above, and complete page 29 of 'First Grade Art History Coloring Book.'

Review

Question 1

Who are the characters in the painting?

1 / 4

Answer 1

The sole character is Cinderella.

1 / 4

Question 2

What is the setting of the painting?

2 / 4

Answer 2

The setting is inside a house, probably in the kitchen or dining room.

2 / 4

Question 3

Does the scene in the painting take place before or after the ball? How do you know?

3 / 4

Answer 3

The painting takes place after the ball. We know because Cinderella wears a single glass slipper in the painting.

3 / 4

Question 4

What makes up the blue background of the painting?

4 / 4

Answer 4

Blue china plates and cups.

4 / 4

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1. Who are the characters in the painting? The sole character is Cinderella.
2. What is the setting of the painting? The setting is inside a house, probably in the kitchen or dining room.
3. Does the scene in the painting take place before or after the ball? How do you know? The painting takes place after the ball. We know because Cinderella wears a single glass slipper in the painting.
4. What makes up the blue background of the painting? Blue china plates and cups.

References

'Edward Burne-Jones.' Wikipedia. Wikipedia.org. n.p.

'Cinderella.' Wikiart. Wikiart.org. n.p.