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Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Museum of Design Atlanta has a mission to advance the understanding and appreciation of design as the convergence of creativity and functionality through exhibitions, education, and programming for visitors of all ages. Formed in 1989, MODA is the only museum in the Southeast dedicated exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. The Museum also holds the distinction of being a Smithsonian Affiliate.

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Hrs: Vary.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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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.

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ABOUT

Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Museum of Design Atlanta has a mission to advance the understanding and appreciation of design as the convergence of creativity and functionality through exhibitions, education, and programming for visitors of all ages. Formed in 1989, MODA is the only museum in the Southeast dedicated exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. The Museum also holds the distinction of being a Smithsonian Affiliate.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

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

Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Museum of Design Atlanta has a mission to advance the understanding and appreciation of design as the convergence of creativity and functionality through exhibitions, education, and programming for visitors of all ages. Formed in 1989, MODA is the only museum in the Southeast dedicated exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. The Museum also holds the distinction of being a Smithsonian Affiliate.

contact info

Hrs: Vary.

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>>