Cracking Caitlin's Code

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Subject:

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Smithsonian American Art Museum Campfire Stories

Collection:

Smithsonian Institutions

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

This is a creative approach to teaching basic skills involved in the formal visual analysis of works of art. Students will learn how to interpret artworks in cultural and historical contexts by becoming "art detectives." Students will analyze Catlin's formal compositions to learn about the Native American leaders he painted. They will examine visual clues and write a final "case summary" in which they "crack Catlin's code."

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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