Learn more about Thomas Hart Benton by reading his biography.
Nature and the American Vision: The Course of Empire – Discussion
Host a small group discussion based on “The Course of Empire” by Thomas Cole. Cole painted this series of five…
Nature and the American Vision: Whose View of America?
Many of the paintings were used to capture the beauty of nature while capturing a sense of what makes America…
Nature and the American Vision: Paint Your Own American Landscape!
Paint your own landscape! Go outside of the school, possibly to a park, sketch what you see in the landscape….
Nature and the American Vision: Close Looks with Discussion Prompts
Prepare your students for their visit to the feature exhibition by taking a closer look at four paintings in the…
Nature and the American Vision: Glossary
Relevant vocabulary for the feature exhibition, including important words that will be appropriate for gallery discussions Atmospheric perspective (a.k.a. aerial…
Nature and the American Vision: Biographies
Learn more about the artists in our feature exhibition by reading their Artist Biographies.
Nature and the American Vision: Video Resource
“Nature and the American Vision: The Hudson River School,” A conversation with Linda S. Ferber, Senior Art Historian and Museum…
Hangout with Art: Art and Health with Dr. Jacqueline Irland, MD
This video is part of a collection of recorded talks with Milwaukee-area professionals who don’t work in museums, but use…
Hangout with Art: Art and Culture with Community Activists Anwar Floyd-Pruitt and Adam Carr
This video is part of a collection of recorded talks with Milwaukee-area professionals who don’t work in museums, but use…
Hangout with Art: Art and History with Historians Phillip C. Naylor and Jodi Eastberg
This video is part of a collection of recorded talks with Milwaukee-area professionals who don’t work in museums, but use…
Hangout with Art: Art and Story with Author Carole E. Barrowman
This video is part of a collection of recorded talks with Milwaukee-area professionals who don’t work in museums, but use…