Learn more about the characteristics of German Expressionist film in this short article from Artnet . See how the films featured in Haunted Screens have influenced major filmmakers such as Alfred Hitchcock and Tim Burton.
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“The Transition to Sound,” Film scholar Carla Mereu discusses the introduction of sound to movies and how the choices made in the 1920s affect the films we watch today. From the German Film Learning Initiative, http://germanfilm.co.uk/.
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See the connections between Germany and Hollywood from the early 20th century to present day. From the German Way: Language and Culture in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, http://www.german-way.com/
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Rona Murray discusses how to “read” German cimema. The guide includes relevant vocabulary and a few examples of how to discuss a work of film as a work of art. From the German Film Learning Initiative, http://germanfilm.co.uk/.
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Use the Haunted Screens exhibition to inspire a short writing activity that can be done in the galleries or in the classroom. Choose one work of art to focus on (film clip, movie poster, etc.). Use the work to write an exciting film promo.
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See how a Benton classic was recreated in this article from the Peabody Essex Museum. Benton’s clay maquette (a sculptors small preliminary model or sketch) for Cotton Weighing is too fragile to travel, but come see the real thing at the Milwaukee Art Museum!
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This video is part of a collection of recorded talks with Milwaukee-area professionals who don’t work in museums, but use art in their work and lives. These live talks are inspiring, combining art with many different fields. These videos are great resources for high school teachers who might want to speak with students about different… Read on
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This video is part of a collection of recorded talks with Milwaukee-area professionals who don’t work in museums, but use art in their work and lives. These live talks are inspiring, combining art with many different fields. These videos are great resources for high school teachers who might want to speak with students about different… Read on
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This video is part of a collection of recorded talks with Milwaukee-area professionals who don’t work in museums, but use art in their work and lives. These live talks are inspiring, combining art with many different fields. These videos are great resources for high school teachers who might want to speak with students about different… Read on
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This video is part of a collection of recorded talks with Milwaukee-area professionals who don’t work in museums, but use art in their work and lives. These live talks are inspiring, combining art with many different fields. These videos are great resources for high school teachers who might want to speak with students about different… Read on
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