Activity– Select three types of music for students to listen to for an exercise in musicality. Ask them to give…
Kandinsky: A Retrospective Glossary
Abstraction–Artworks that do not represent a being, place, or thing. Abstraction can also refer to the depiction of a being,…
Kandinsky: Biography
The career of Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), a pioneer of modern art and theory, is a remarkable one. Trained as a…
Kandinsky: Exhibition Walkthrough
Together with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Museum is proud to present Kandinsky: A Retrospective. The Centre Pompidou is…
Uncommon Folk: Video
30 Americans Video
Uncommon Folk: It’s Tradition
Document family traditions by interviewing grandparents, uncles, and aunts to find out about family history. Listen to family stories, learn…
Uncommon Folk: My Dogs Are Barking
The animals in the Uncommon Folk exhibition range from wild to domestic, prehistoric to contemporary, whimsical to sober, and miniature…
Uncommon Folk: Miss Liberty
Historical subject matter in art can range from transformative events and people to personal histories. Frequently, the most vocal, social,…
Uncommon Folk: Some Assemblage Required
Assemblage is a 3-D work comprised of “found” objects that the artist has arranged in a particular way. These objects can…
Uncommon Folk: Sew What?
Quilts are rich with tradition and are often associated with particular communities or parts of the country, such as Gee’s…
Uncommon Folk: Walk This Way
Walking sticks, or canes, are a common, recognized form. They function as physical supports, status symbols, and prestige items, often…