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Art Institute of Chicago
With one of the oldest museum collections in the U.S., the Art Institute of Chicago has world-renowned French impressionism, modern masterpieces, African and Asian art, and everything from furniture and decorative arts to sculpture and photography. Knowledgeable docents are available to answer questions from curious visitors. In addition to the permanent collection, there are visiting exhibitions throughout the year.
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Hrs: Daily 10:30AM-5PM, Thursday until 8PM.
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FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
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Art Institute of Chicago
With one of the oldest museum collections in the U.S., the Art Institute of Chicago has world-renowned French impressionism, modern masterpieces, African and Asian art, and everything from furniture and decorative arts to sculpture and photography. Knowledgeable docents are available to answer questions from curious visitors. In addition to the permanent collection, there are visiting exhibitions throughout the year.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 10:30AM-5PM, Thursday until 8PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Art Institute of Chicago
With one of the oldest museum collections in the U.S., the Art Institute of Chicago has world-renowned French impressionism, modern masterpieces, African and Asian art, and everything from furniture and decorative arts to sculpture and photography. Knowledgeable docents are available to answer questions from curious visitors. In addition to the permanent collection, there are visiting exhibitions throughout the year.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 10:30AM-5PM, Thursday until 8PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Art Institute of Chicago
With one of the oldest museum collections in the U.S., the Art Institute of Chicago has world-renowned French impressionism, modern masterpieces, African and Asian art, and everything from furniture and decorative arts to sculpture and photography. Knowledgeable docents are available to answer questions from curious visitors. In addition to the permanent collection, there are visiting exhibitions throughout the year.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 10:30AM-5PM, Thursday until 8PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Art Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
– Vincent Van Gogh created over 2,000 works during his lifetime. However, he was only ever able to sell one of his paintings while he was alive.
– Leonardo Da Vinci was left-handed. He took notes from right-to-left instead of the English language standard left-to-right.
– Pablo Picasso was arrested and questioned regarding the theft of Mona Lisa in 1911. He was released without being charged.
– In late 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for 46 days before anyone noticed.
View Lesson Plan>>