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High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art has more than 17,000 works in its permanent collection, with a focus on 19th and 20th-century American art including work by African American and Southern artists. Other significant holdings include European paintings, modern and contemporary art, photography, folk art, decorative arts, and African art. The museum's educational programs extend participants’ visual literacy skills through reading, writing, listening, and speaking about artwork.
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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM,* Sun. 12PM–5PM. *Extended hours on Friday.
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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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High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art has more than 17,000 works in its permanent collection, with a focus on 19th and 20th-century American art including work by African American and Southern artists. Other significant holdings include European paintings, modern and contemporary art, photography, folk art, decorative arts, and African art. The museum's educational programs extend participants’ visual literacy skills through reading, writing, listening, and speaking about artwork.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM,* Sun. 12PM–5PM. *Extended hours on Friday.
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
High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art has more than 17,000 works in its permanent collection, with a focus on 19th and 20th-century American art including work by African American and Southern artists. Other significant holdings include European paintings, modern and contemporary art, photography, folk art, decorative arts, and African art. The museum's educational programs extend participants’ visual literacy skills through reading, writing, listening, and speaking about artwork.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM,* Sun. 12PM–5PM. *Extended hours on Friday.
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
High Museum of Art
The High Museum of Art has more than 17,000 works in its permanent collection, with a focus on 19th and 20th-century American art including work by African American and Southern artists. Other significant holdings include European paintings, modern and contemporary art, photography, folk art, decorative arts, and African art. The museum's educational programs extend participants’ visual literacy skills through reading, writing, listening, and speaking about artwork.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM,* Sun. 12PM–5PM. *Extended hours on Friday.
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>>