Explore ways objects and artworks display or challenge ideas about power and privilege. What is power? Who has power and why? What is your own power?
Print out this scavenger hunt or insert it into the learning management system of your choice to create an interactive activity prompting kids to look closely at the artworks found in the object gallery below.
Object Gallery
Thomas HudsonThe Radcliffe Family
Charles Marion RussellIn the Enemy's Country
David P. BradleyLand O Bucks, Land O Fakes, Land O Lakes
Kerry James MarshallBetter Homes, Better Gardens
British artistThree Young Girls
Leopard, Third Rank Military Official
Iatmul artistOrator's Stool
Urpu with Insect Design
After Marco Chillitupa ChávezInca Rocca, VI, Inca
Manchu Woman’s Informal Robe
Artist not known, Costa RicaWarrior Figure with Trophy HeadA.D. 500-1000
Master of IkerreDoor Panellate 1800s
Web Quest Resources
- Power and Privilege: Facilitator's Guide (web)
- Power and Privilege: Facilitator's Guide (PDF)
- Power and Privilege: Instructions for Kids (PDF)
- Personal Power Brainstorming Worksheet (PDF)
- Recognizing Power Worksheet (PDF)
- Slides for Elementary (PowerPoint)
- Slides for Elementary (Google)
- Slides for Middle and High School (PowerPoint)
- Slides for Middle and High School (Google)
- Library Resources
The DAM established Creativity Resource thanks to a generous grant from the Morgridge Family Foundation. Featured activities are supported by funding from the Tuchman Family Foundation, The Freeman Foundation, The Virginia W. Hill Foundation, Sidney E. Frank Foundation – Colorado Fund, Colorado Creative Industries, Margulf Foundation, Riverfront Park Community Foundation, Lorraine and Harley Higbie, an anonymous donor, and the residents who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Special thanks to our colleagues at the University of Denver Morgridge College of Education. The Free for Kids program at the Denver Art Museum is made possible by Scott Reiman with support from Bellco Credit Union.
