Myth & Allegory Artists have been telling stories for thousands of years. Tell your story as a symbolic self-portrait inspired by mythology for an exhibition at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Teen Night on May 2, 2019. Challenge description: Artists from many times and places have created artwork inspired by cultural figures of mythology and history,… Read on

Background Information: Artists from many times and places have created artwork inspired by cultural figures of mythology and history, including William Bouguereau. While much of his imagery is from Greek and Roman mythology, every culture has its own iconic figures that represent values, history, and mythology that inspire our own stories and imaginations. Primary Purpose: Students… Read on

History: • Born into a family of wine and olive oil merchants • Went to live with Uncle Eugene to study theology, and discovering the world of art and literature, decided on a career as an artist rather than in the church or the family business • Attended Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux • Built… Read on

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.

“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/.

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/

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/.

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.

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!

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