“School Daze”
by Jack E. Dawson
“School Daze” challenges us to examine
what we teach and what we are taught
Presented by
Jeremiah Russell
Reflect back to teachers who have positively and
negatively influenced your life.
What is the purpose of the painting?
What is the purpose of the painting?
It reminds us that what and how we are taught affects our actions and
moral judgments.
It also shows that as the teacher has a responsibility in teaching, each
student has a responsibility in learning.
For example, It contrasts how the boy with the gun copes with
life, verses the boy who uses the Bible for help and guidance.
Who is the audience?
Who is the audience?
• The audience is directed towards the educators of
children, because he gives examples of students
being taught and also how they act and change.
How does the shading and color effect the
painting?
How does the shading and color effect the
painting?
The artist uses shading to
contrast and guide us to
conclusions, however, our
differences in learning and
background can lead us to
different conclusions.
For example: the flag, the
doors, the ghostly image,
the globe, etc.
How does he represent ethical appeal?
How does he represent ethical appeal?
• Dawson tether's the American Flag and the Bible into
his painting, which shows his love for his country and
what it was founded upon. Also he uses facts from
history to covey his point.
What is the logical appeal?
What is the logical appeal?
Dawson incorporates history in to this
painting to show that what we are
taught impacts how we behave.
For example, the picture of George
Washington has Hitler's face on it. As
you know both were powerful leaders
but Hitler was taught to hate certain
individuals, where Washington was
taught to protect individuals.
What is the emotional appeal?
What is the emotional appeal?
The painting opens up your eyes to
lead you into awareness and
responsibility that everyone has an
influence on society. It shows the
anger and happiness in each student
and it causes you to have a sense of
concern on how the student or
students are going to turn out in the
future.
Is the painting balanced?
Is the painting balanced?
When you look at the painting it looks balanced, however,
when you analyze the painting you will see that half of the
teacher’s face is happy and the other half is angry. Also you
will notice that the students on the left seem to be more
interested in learning than the ones on the right.
What’s the main focal point of the
painting?
What’s the main focal point?
The teacher is the main focal point because she represents
authority and she’s the largest object in the room. She also
holds the Bell and the Key.
Citation
Dawson, Jack E. "School Daze by Jack E.
Dawson." School Daze by Jack E. Dawson.
Bittersweet Gallery, 2012. Web. 07 Oct. 2012.