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This Looking and Learning in the Art Museum — Lesson 2 lesson plan also includes:
Is there a difference between examining an original work of art and viewing a reproduction? Class members are asked to reflect on this question after researching a piece, study a reproduction of it, and the examining the original in an art gallery collection.
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Instructional Ideas
- If visiting a museum is not a possibility, check out the many virtual tours available on the Internet
- Most appropriate for art or art history classes
Classroom Considerations
- The second in a three-lesson unit
- Requires prior knowledge of how to analyze a work of art
- Presumes class members are able to visit a museum
Pros
- Includes lessons designed specifically for grades 6–8 and 9–12
- Also included is a link to an Elements of Art worksheet
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- None