Robert Delaunay (1885–1941) was part of Orphism / Cubism — an early-1900s style that breaks objects into geometric shapes seen from many angles at once. Their most famous work is Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon.
Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon · 1913
A gentle note
Robert Delaunay's work fits colours, shapes, comparatives better than "present simple". Try one of those focuses, or pick another artist from the gallery.
Set the room
Shape the lesson
The painting adapts to your focus — chosen now: Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon.
Language focus
Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.
Duration
A complete lesson, painted around Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon.
