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From http://teachinginthetargetlanguage.com

French teacher and blogger Laura writes, "One of my favorite ways to model new vocabulary or to introduce a new topic is with the help of an authentic painting. Whether it is a painting by a painter where the target language is spoken, a painter who has influenced the target culture, or simply a painter whose work you like, this is the perfect way to expose your students to art while teaching a new topic in a natural setting." Read her full blog post for paintings that work especially well with different themes, and for activities that reinforce each of the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes: http://teachinginthetargetlanguage.com/teaching-language-through-paintings/