ABOUT
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Dedicated to the art movements of the mid-20th century, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art features a collection of modern and abstract art includes work by artists such as Giacometti, Warhol, and Le Corbusier. Named after the art-collecting family of Andres Bechtler, the museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts. Groups can see American and European painting, sculpture, and drawings, including work from the School of Paris. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and can choose from a variety of museum tour options for guided field trip visits. Events at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art include jazz performances, lectures, and more.
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Hrs: Mon. & Wed.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12PM-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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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Dedicated to the art movements of the mid-20th century, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art features a collection of modern and abstract art includes work by artists such as Giacometti, Warhol, and Le Corbusier. Named after the art-collecting family of Andres Bechtler, the museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts. Groups can see American and European painting, sculpture, and drawings, including work from the School of Paris. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and can choose from a variety of museum tour options for guided field trip visits. Events at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art include jazz performances, lectures, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Mon. & Wed.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12PM-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
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Dedicated to the art movements of the mid-20th century, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art features a collection of modern and abstract art includes work by artists such as Giacometti, Warhol, and Le Corbusier. Named after the art-collecting family of Andres Bechtler, the museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts. Groups can see American and European painting, sculpture, and drawings, including work from the School of Paris. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and can choose from a variety of museum tour options for guided field trip visits. Events at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art include jazz performances, lectures, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Mon. & Wed.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12PM-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
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Dedicated to the art movements of the mid-20th century, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art features a collection of modern and abstract art includes work by artists such as Giacometti, Warhol, and Le Corbusier. Named after the art-collecting family of Andres Bechtler, the museum is part of the Levine Center for the Arts. Groups can see American and European painting, sculpture, and drawings, including work from the School of Paris. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and can choose from a variety of museum tour options for guided field trip visits. Events at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art include jazz performances, lectures, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Mon. & Wed.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 12PM-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>>