Talking Points: Paper Cut Outs
A collection of sources and imagery to explore the paper cut outs.
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Phillipp Otto Runge
Red Currant, Philipp Otto Runge (German, Wolgast 1777–1810 Hamburg) Late 18th–Early 19th century, Silhouette, sheet: 13 9/16 x 11 5/8 in. (34.5 x 29.5 cm), Janet Lee Kadesky Ruttenberg Fund, in honor of Colta Ives, and Mary Martin Fund, 2010
Questions to Ask Children
Describe what you can see.
Describe the different types of edges that you can see.
Henri Matisse Cut Outs
Questions to Ask Children
Describe what you can see.
What do the cut outs remind you off?
Pippa Dyrlaga
Questions to Ask Children
Describe what you can see.
How do you think the artist has created this?
How has the artist used negative space?
See more of Pippa’s cut outs on her website.
Thomas Witte
Questions to Ask Children
Describe what you can see.
How has the artist used negative space?
How does Thomas’ work make you feel?
What do you like/dislike about his work?
Visit Thomas’ website to find more of his work.
This Talking Points Is Used In…
Pathway: Shadow Puppets
This is featured in the ‘Shadow Puppets’ pathway
using sketchbooks to make visual notes
Find out how pupils can respond to artists work in sketchbooks
Show me what you see
