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Yale University Art Gallery
The gallery’s exhibits showcase dynamic art ranging from Leonardo da Vinci’s early works created during his time as an apprentice in Verrocchio’s studio to intricate wooden masks of West Africa. Also on view is a dynamic permanent collection, which includes ancient and modern Western art as well as African and Asian works. Other collections at the Yale University Art Gallery include coins, photographs, drawings, and rare examples of American decorative arts. Groups will find new ways to look at art closely and think critically about works on display. Guided visits for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and camp groups are available Tuesday-Friday from November to August. Reservation requests are filled based on availability.
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Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 10AM-5PM, Sat.-Sun. 11AM-5PM.
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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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Yale University Art Gallery
The gallery’s exhibits showcase dynamic art ranging from Leonardo da Vinci’s early works created during his time as an apprentice in Verrocchio’s studio to intricate wooden masks of West Africa. Also on view is a dynamic permanent collection, which includes ancient and modern Western art as well as African and Asian works. Other collections at the Yale University Art Gallery include coins, photographs, drawings, and rare examples of American decorative arts. Groups will find new ways to look at art closely and think critically about works on display. Guided visits for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and camp groups are available Tuesday-Friday from November to August. Reservation requests are filled based on availability.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Fri. 10AM-5PM, Sat.-Sun. 11AM-5PM.
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
Yale University Art Gallery
The gallery’s exhibits showcase dynamic art ranging from Leonardo da Vinci’s early works created during his time as an apprentice in Verrocchio’s studio to intricate wooden masks of West Africa. Also on view is a dynamic permanent collection, which includes ancient and modern Western art as well as African and Asian works. Other collections at the Yale University Art Gallery include coins, photographs, drawings, and rare examples of American decorative arts. Groups will find new ways to look at art closely and think critically about works on display. Guided visits for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and camp groups are available Tuesday-Friday from November to August. Reservation requests are filled based on availability.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
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
Yale University Art Gallery
The gallery’s exhibits showcase dynamic art ranging from Leonardo da Vinci’s early works created during his time as an apprentice in Verrocchio’s studio to intricate wooden masks of West Africa. Also on view is a dynamic permanent collection, which includes ancient and modern Western art as well as African and Asian works. Other collections at the Yale University Art Gallery include coins, photographs, drawings, and rare examples of American decorative arts. Groups will find new ways to look at art closely and think critically about works on display. Guided visits for students, scouts, homeschoolers, and camp groups are available Tuesday-Friday from November to August. Reservation requests are filled based on availability.
contact info
Hrs: Vary by season.
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>>