Wall label

Blue Horse I

Franz Marc, 1880–1916 · 1911

Marc painted animals in unreal colours because he thought colours had feelings: blue was calm, yellow was happy, red was heavy.

Why it's great for language

A bright blue horse — perfect for colours, animals and feelings.

A gentle note

Franz Marc's work fits animals, colours, feelings 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: Blue Horse I.

CEFR level

Language focus

Pick one thing your students will actually walk out able to do.

Duration

Optional finishEnd with an art response (students make their own)Learners create their own artwork inspired by the painting's style, subject or mood — and use the target language while planning, labelling and presenting it.

Make it yours

One thing about your class — and the lesson will feel built for them.

Optional — but teachers who add this say the lesson lands better.

A complete lesson, painted around Blue Horse I.