Seeing Art in a Historical Context: An activity to promote visual literacy
Seeing Art in a Historical Context: An activity to promote visual literacy
Seeing Art in a Historical Context: An activity to promote visual literacy
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Visual Literacy Activity/Graphic Organizer SAAM Education<br />
Pre-Visit Activity<br />
Middle School<br />
<strong>Art</strong>work: _______________________________________________________________<br />
<strong>Art</strong>ist: ________________________________________________________________<br />
Date/Time Period: _______________________________________________________<br />
List at least two th<strong>in</strong>gs you already know about this time period.<br />
1. 3.<br />
2. 4.<br />
Directions: As you look at this artwork, fill <strong>in</strong> the Student column. The class will then<br />
discuss the artwork <strong>to</strong>gether and you will write notes <strong>in</strong> the Class column about the<br />
discussion.<br />
First Impression<br />
What words first come <strong>to</strong> your<br />
m<strong>in</strong>d when you see this<br />
artwork?<br />
Mood<br />
What feel<strong>in</strong>gs was the artist<br />
express<strong>in</strong>g?<br />
<strong>His<strong>to</strong>rical</strong> Details<br />
List three details you see that<br />
reflect the time period.<br />
Connect<br />
How do the mood and<br />
his<strong>to</strong>rical details relate <strong>to</strong> each<br />
other?<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
Student<br />
Class<br />
http://American<strong>Art</strong>.si.edu<br />
Smithsonian American <strong>Art</strong> Museum<br />
For <strong>in</strong>formation contact: Education Staff<br />
Smithsonian American <strong>Art</strong> Museum, Education Office<br />
Phone: 202-275-2323<br />
E-Mail: SAAMEdStaff@si.edu
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