Joan Miro
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Joan MiroPeople and Dog in the
Sun
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Joan Miro 1893-1983 Spanish Catalan
painter, sculptor, and ceramist
His work has been called “a sandbox for the subconscious mind”
Known for creating many Public Works
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Joan Miro was born in Spain. He began drawing at an early age and studied art throughout school. Much of his work is said to have childlike qualities. He had a very long career and was influenced by many artistic styles.
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Joan Miro became famous for completing art installations in public places.
One of his works, a tapestry, hung in the World Trade Center in New York City. It was the most expensive piece of art destroyed when the Twin Towers fell on September 11, 2001.
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• What shapes do you see? How many dots are in the painting?
• This painting is called People and Dog in the Sun. Can you find the people? The Dog? The Sun?
• This painting is sometimes referred to as “Upside-Down Figures”. Can you see why?
• Is this painting something you would see in real life? Why or why not?