American Collection
Man with Flowers by Jacob Lawrence
Students will explore Jacob Lawrence’s artistic depictions of daily life and the histories and experiences of African Americans which inspired his art.
Social Studies, English Language Arts, Visual Arts
Grade K-12
Chinese Collection
Gong (Ritual Vessel) from the Shang dynasty
Students will identify similarities and differences between two Chinese bronze artifacts and their roles in ancient Chinese rituals.
Social Studies, English Language Arts, Science, Visual Arts
Grades: K-12
Contemporary Collection
Si se pudiera (If Only I Could), by Jose Bedia
Social Studies, English Language Arts, Visual Arts
Grade K-12
Contemporary Collection
Naomi Looking Forward #2 by Mickalene Thomas
Students will use the elements of art to learn about figurative painting, while exploring themes such as stereotypes, identity, race and beauty.
Social Studies, English Language Arts, Visual Arts
Grades 6-12
Contemporary Collection
Moroccan Holiday, by Faith Ringgold
Social Studies, English Language Arts, Visual Arts, World Languages
European Collection
Gardens of the Villa Moreno by Claude Monet
Students will practice visual analysis to learn about Impressionist landscapes and explore how innovation transformed the way artists viewed and painted the world around them.
Social Studies, English Language Arts, Science, Visual Arts
Grades K-12
Photography Collection
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Alexander Hesler
Students will learn about the historical importance of Alexander Hesler’s photograph of Abraham Lincoln which provides clues to his personality and character.
Social Studies, English Language Arts, Science, Visual Arts
Grades K-12