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For Educators
Lecture series for Educators:
Building Curriculum
This series is designed for K-12 educators in visual art and other subject areas. Learn how to incorporate the arts while providing stimulating lessons that engage students and cover cross-curriculum standards in visual arts, language arts and social sciences.
Discovering Pompeii: The Art, History & Culture of a People
Uncovering the buried city of Pompeii has given us the best means to study the legacy of Roman art and architecture. This lecture will give educators a series of lessons which will use art, writing and drama activities that will give students a better understanding of the art, history and culture of the Romans. Instructor: Ward Kelly
FALL MON Oct 16 4:00 – 5:30 $20
WINTER THUR Jan 31 4:00 – 5:30 $20
The Book of Kells Illuminated Manuscript
The history of this illuminated text includes information about the Celts and their focus on nature. The art of symbols, pattern and design will be discussed in lesson plans that allow for students to make a personal connection by creating their own letter design rich in symbolism. Instructor: Ward Kelly
FALL MON Oct 23 4:00 – 5:30 $20
WINTER THUR Feb 1 4:00 – 5:30 $20
The Art of Installation: Modern & Contemporary
Installation art includes a wide range of modern and contemporary artists.
This workshop will introduce some works currently on view at Dia:Beacon
and elsewhere. A unit plan will be reviewed that will inspire and engage
students to create their own works of installation art.
FALL TUE Nov 7 4:00 – 5:30 $20
WINTER THUR Feb 8 4:00 – 5:30 $20