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Hampton Arts
The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center showcases artists from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and from the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as up and coming artists and their teachers in all media. The Armstrong Galleries comprise the original parts of the more than 80 year old building. The Chapman Gallery is named in honor of Harold and Elizabeth Chapman who were leading influences on the artistic and cultural life of the Peninsula. The second floor of the Arts Center holds studio space for year round classes.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-6PM, Weekends 1PM-5PM.
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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Hampton Arts
The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center showcases artists from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and from the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as up and coming artists and their teachers in all media. The Armstrong Galleries comprise the original parts of the more than 80 year old building. The Chapman Gallery is named in honor of Harold and Elizabeth Chapman who were leading influences on the artistic and cultural life of the Peninsula. The second floor of the Arts Center holds studio space for year round classes.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-6PM, Weekends 1PM-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
Hampton Arts
The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center showcases artists from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and from the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as up and coming artists and their teachers in all media. The Armstrong Galleries comprise the original parts of the more than 80 year old building. The Chapman Gallery is named in honor of Harold and Elizabeth Chapman who were leading influences on the artistic and cultural life of the Peninsula. The second floor of the Arts Center holds studio space for year round classes.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-6PM, Weekends 1PM-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
Hampton Arts
The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center showcases artists from throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and from the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as up and coming artists and their teachers in all media. The Armstrong Galleries comprise the original parts of the more than 80 year old building. The Chapman Gallery is named in honor of Harold and Elizabeth Chapman who were leading influences on the artistic and cultural life of the Peninsula. The second floor of the Arts Center holds studio space for year round classes.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-6PM, Weekends 1PM-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>>