Rene Magritte, << Spring >>, (1965)

Alekos Fassianos (1935-2022) was a Greek painter and sculptor, known for his unique style that combines expressionism with Greek tradition. He was born in Athens and studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts (ASFA). His work includes paintings, drawings, and sculptures, with themes often drawn from Greek mythology and folk art. He has exhibited in many countries and is considered one of the most important figures in contemporary Greek art.

ATHINA XAFI of 9thKindergarden of Katerini-Greece

1.    What do you see in the painting?

2.    What colorful shapes can you notice?

3.    How do you think the birds in the painting feel?

4.    How many swallows can you see?

5.    What other animals or objects could be in the painting if we added them?

6.    Why do you think the artist used so many colors in the painting?

 7. What would we do if we saw these swallows in real life?