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Carnegie Museum of Art
Part of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museum of Art features American and European art works from the 16th century to the present. The museum strives to enrich the lives of the Pittsburgh community with art through educational programs, events, and more. Upcoming exhibits at the museum will feature photography, video installations, sculpture, paintings, and more. The museum offers tours, lectures, and educational programs for schools, homeschoolers, and camp groups.
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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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Carnegie Museum of Art
Part of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museum of Art features American and European art works from the 16th century to the present. The museum strives to enrich the lives of the Pittsburgh community with art through educational programs, events, and more. Upcoming exhibits at the museum will feature photography, video installations, sculpture, paintings, and more. The museum offers tours, lectures, and educational programs for schools, homeschoolers, and camp groups.
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
Carnegie Museum of Art
Part of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Carnegie Museum of Art features American and European art works from the 16th century to the present. The museum strives to enrich the lives of the Pittsburgh community with art through educational programs, events, and more. Upcoming exhibits at the museum will feature photography, video installations, sculpture, paintings, and more. The museum offers tours, lectures, and educational programs for schools, homeschoolers, and camp groups.
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>>