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Looking and Learning in the Art Museum

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Young art historians review the elements of art by studying a reproduction of a work of art from a museum visit. They explain the difference between looking at a reproduction of a work of art and looking at the original using their museum experience as a foundation of analysis. Next, learners identify the elements of art in a work of art and discuss the various roles of a museum.

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art museums, museums, art analysis

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art analysis, art museum, english language arts
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7th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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