Tips for Discussing Works of Art Discussions about works of art can take many forms. Keeping the following suggestions in mind will ensure that the discussion is meaningful and inclusive.
The Art Institute of Chicago is home to a world-class collection that spans centuries and the globe. Each year, the museum welcomes thousands of K–12 students who engage with our collection in person …
The lesson should contrast the locations in which nudity is socially acceptable in the everyday world with how it is presented in fictional works (i.e., visual arts, literature, drama). How does nudity become …
He gained recognition in the great national arts movement of the 19th century promoted by Japanese scholar and art critic Okakura Kakuzō (1862–1913). Gekkō was one of the earliest Japanese artists …
Chicago Arts and Grafts Society CONSTITUTION (ADOPTED OCTOBER 31, 1897) Section 1. The name of this society shall be ' ' THE CHICAGO ARTs AND CRAFTS SOCIETY." Sec. 2. The objects …
Director’s Foreword The Art Institute’s three digital Perspectives volumes represent our commitment to exploring new avenues at the intersection of research and digital publishing. Starting in 2014 with the …
The Art Institute of Chicago 12 September through 8 November 1987 Need, curiosity and invention led me to make the pictures in this exhibition. I have used animal hearts as well as other specimens and …
Skills and Studio, Focus: Art History Subject Fine Area: Arts Thematic Connection: Money , Signs and Symbols Grade S Level: condary School Time Needed: 80 minutes
Born in 1937, Valeria “Mikki” Ferrill was part of the Black Arts Movement, a group of Black artists, musicians, dancers, and poets who were inspired by the Black Power Movement. They proudly …
“Strategic fundraising is a critical component of the museum’s activities,” said Douglas Druick, President and Eloise W. Martin Director of the Art Institute. “The development department raises more than a …