Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra shows Marie a series of paintings about childhood games and explains what she'll need to know in order to depict movement.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
With the help of a mannequin, Sandra introduces Marie to the study of anatomy. They'll follow Charles Bargue's drawing course, which inspired famous artists like Van Gogh.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Marie gets an in-depth lesson on how to draw faces. With careful observation, she should be able to complete her assignment.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this art lesson, Sandra critiques Marie's drawing. She gives her some pointers on adding more expression to her self-portrait.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
In this video, Sandra learns to draw hands and feet. And you will learn the words for the different parts of them in French.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
When drawing the human figure, do you start with the general outline or by dividing it into sections? Find out in this video!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
The moment of truth has come for Marie. She is going to draw a figure with the right proportions for Sandra.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Marie continues her drawing lessons with Sandra. Today, she is learning new techniques to convey movement in a figure. Next time, she'll need to bring her box of charcoals to class!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra explains to Marie what materials are needed for charcoal drawing. Some you'll need to buy at an art store, but others you can find right at home!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra and Marie continue their charcoal drawing lesson. Marie isn't afraid to get her hands dirty!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Sandra introduces Marie to the color wheel and shows her how to mix colors together. Marie is very eager to learn!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Right in the heart of Paris, the Comédie-Française is a major institution. It's a theater where the famous playwright Molière performed his plays over three centuries ago. To this day, the Comédie-Française still captures the imagination of French people.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
How many singers do you know who could pull off a dress made of origami? Melissa sparkles in renowned director Olivier Dahan’s rock opera full of glitter, color, costumes, and music that shines just as brightly.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
Fate works in funny ways. Melissa’s tale of how she came to be in Mozart, l'opéra rock shows us that some things are just written in the stars. We’re glad she agreed.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Melissa is truly multi-talented. You’ve heard her sing and watched her clever, creative music videos. Did you know she also has a role in the mega blockbuster From Paris with Love, with John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers? We’re starstruck!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
These Parisian pedestrians are asked to answer one of the questions from the 2011 philosophy baccalauréat exam: "Is art less necessary than science"? You never know when those standardized tests will come back to haunt you!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
The Micro-Trottoirs team tackles a big question in this episode: "Do you believe in life after death?" People share their beliefs on the matter. One person remarked, "As the famous French humorist Pierre Desproges would say, 'if God existed, we'd have to file a lawsuit against him!'"
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Following the recent passing of French singer France Gall, people share their reactions and thoughts about her songs and her life. She belonged to an older generation, but young people also enjoyed her songs.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
In this video, Caroline takes us on a tour of her favorite Parisian street, the rue des Rosiers (“Rosebush Street”). A charming area full of art galleries and old buildings, this rue is also one of Paris’s most well-known Jewish neighborhoods.
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Caroline continues her tour of the rue des Rosiers with a sampling of some of the street’s many culinary delights, including a stop at one of Paris’s premier Jewish bakeries, Sacha Finkelsztajn. You might experience a sudden craving for falafel or cheesecake after watching this video!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Breton, France
This artist discovered her true calling: she collects driftwood and other found materials for her art. Her predilection is birds, all kinds of birds, that she paints to make signs or other creations for her clients. Her studio bears the tongue-in-cheek name of "La Dilettante," or "The Dilettante," which she is not by any means...
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
France
Enjoy browsing through this charming boutique in Brittany called "La Dilettante." There, you'll find an eclectic range of objects and paintings on driftwood, linen, and traditional canvas, all with a distinct nautical or country theme.
Difficulty: Beginner
France
The Quai Branly Museum in Paris is devoted to the indigenous art of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The building is surrounded by a massive plant wall and features a gorgeous anthropology library. Make sure to check it out during your next visit!
Difficulty: Intermediate
France
Niko de La Faye, a French visual artist, paints on faces that he photographs and photographs faces that he has painted. His models are ordinary people, but his portraits are amazing. Don’t miss Yabla’s exclusive interview with this talented artist!
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