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Suits of Admiration
The suit of armor was crafted in the 1700s during the Edo period, a period of over 250 years of peace in Japanese history. What do you notice on the armor that hints at what was admired about samurai warriors?
Lesson Spark
Suit Up!
Using the samurai's suit of armor as an example, think about whether there is an order or a ritual to when you get dressed. Which items are important? Are there certain things you wear that have a purpose?
Book Recommendation
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog
Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog tells the story of Hachiko through the eyes of Kentaro, a young boy whose life is changed forever by his friendship with this very special dog.
Thematic Collection
The Art of the Samurai
Suit of Armor and Helmet is a unique object in our collection that looks functional but was actually made in admiration of Samurai’s of the past. Take a closer look at how this suit of armor balances delicate details and symbols of fierceness and consider what faithfulness, loyalty, and dedication might have meant in 18th century Japan.
Thematic Collection
From Art to Money and Everything in Between
What does trade have to do with art? How does local and global trade influence the lives of people? What did trade look like in different places and time periods?
Thematic Collection
Stepping Back in Time
Inspirado por El siglo XIX en el arte europeo y norteamericano
Celebremos las obras de arte de la colección del museo de artistas como Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Paul Cézanne, Édouard Manet, Willard Leroy Metcalf, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Childe Hassam y otros que narran una historia sobre una época compleja en Europa y en los Estados Unidos.
Thematic Collection
Stepping Back in Time
Activities inspired by The 19th Century in European and American Art
Explore artworks from the museum’s collection by Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Paul Cézanne, Édouard Manet, Willard Leroy Metcalf, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Childe Hassam, and others that tell a story about a complex time in Europe and America.
Exploración artística
Out of Frame
Inspirado por Paseo por el parque o Primavera en el parque
Think outside the frame with this fun activity where you are asked to use your imagination to expand an existing work of art.
Art Exploration
Out of Frame
Inspired by A Walk in the Park or Springtime in the Park
Think outside the frame with this fun activity where you are asked to use your imagination to expand an existing work of art.
Thematic Collection
Aventura por el Universo Rosa
Inspirado por Simphiwe Ndzube
Guíe a sus estudiantes y / o niños a través del Universo Rosa con actividades divertidas inspiradas en Simphiwe Ndzube: Oráculos del Universo Rosa. Las actividades incluyen un proyecto de creación de arte y una recomendación de lectura.
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