Art and History
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Art and History
Historical Perspective
through
Artistic Representation
Proce
dure
One way: Provide a
variety of art
from the Era or event
you are studying.
Boston Massacre
10 b
y 10
In small groups of 3 or 4,
students will look carefully at the artwork
or photo. They will write down 10
observations of the piece,
answering the question,
“What do you see?” They will then write 10
questions that they would
want answered about the
work.
Quest
ions
you
may
Consi
der
Something about:The event The perspective or viewpoint The moodThe people The eraThe weather The …
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So, that was the teacher giving the procedureLet’s do one together:5 observations of the
piece, answering the
question, “What do you see?”5 questions that you
would want answered
about the work.
Proce
ssin
g
OK, so what can you say
about this painting, solely based on your
observations and questions?What can you say about
this method for beginning the study of a
historical event?Write your ideas to share
with a small group…
Procu
ring
Where do I get the paintings?Americanart.si.edu
/collections/searchAmericanart.si.edu/collections/multime
diaAmericanart.si.edu/exhibitionsGoogle images(!)