The Gift of Giving
Students will explore the significance of the illustrations on the Maya Vase with Palace Scene, then write a short creative or personal story in which the theme of gift giving plays a prominent role.
Students will explore the significance of the illustrations on the Maya Vase with Palace Scene, then write a short creative or personal story in which the theme of gift giving plays a prominent role.
Students will examine and analyze the image of the Warrior Figure with Trophy Head, paying particular attention to the body art designs applied as a resist on the figure. Students will research body art and modern tattoo designs and create their own resist artworks.
Students will examine the artistic characteristics of Autumn Poplars and Childhood Idyll, explore how Impressionism initially encountered resistance when introduced in France, and write an encyclopedia-type article about another invention, idea, or movement that was initially criticized but later became accepted and admired.
Students will gain an appreciation of Camille Pissarro’s painting Autumn Poplars and the innovative style of the Impressionists through sketching and painting a moment in time.
Students will examine the artistic characteristics of Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase, learn about the historic and economic phenomenon known as Tulipomania, and conduct research and write a brief collective newspaper article about another financial bubble in history.
Students will start by exploring the ways in which architect Daniel Libeskind broke boundaries when designing the Frederic C. Hamilton Building. They will engage in a series of creativity exercises designed to enhance their understanding of critical thinking and problem solving.
Students will draw upon research, writing, and creative skills to move through various activities inspired by the Iatmul Culture Orator’s Stool.
Students will learn about Marshall’s creative process when painting Better Homes, Better Gardens and discuss how it influences their perception of his work. They will also discuss the thematic content of the artwork and write a creative piece inspired by the painting.
Students will learn about the importance of flowers in the Netherlands during the mid-to-late 1600s. They will then explore how Oosterwyck manipulates time in her painting Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase. The lesson will culminate with students writing a poem that reflects these concepts.
Students will examine the artistic characteristics of Childhood Idyll, describe the characteristics of a city and of the countryside, and classify pictures as being from a city/urban area or from a countryside/rural area.
Students will examine the artistic characteristics of Childhood Idyll, explain the characteristics of an idyll poem, and create an idyll poem inspired by Childhood Idyll or a familiar place.
Students will critically examine and discuss the Death Cart, then compare and contrast ways various cultures use objects of art in processions, parades, and cultural celebrations. They will work together to create either a Venn diagram or a similarities-and-differences chart to organize what they have learned.