Creator: University of Virginia | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
Tour the most influential show in the history of American art. The paintings and sculptures featured in this collection of 18 virtual galleries document of the emergence of modernism, the radical break with artistic tradition, and the corresponding public reactions. The nature of many of the representative works makes this site most appropriate for mature students. Use this resource to generate discussion and encourage analysis of how this historic exhibition affected the development of American art. Created by the American Studies Program at the University of Virginia.
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online graphic to share using Genial.ly, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17621">reviewed here</a>. This is a very interesting site for an art history classroom.
At Home
Tags
Subjects
Art, History & Culture: The Americas, History & Culture: World, Social Studies, Social Studies,