Learn more about artist George Catlin and his works. Reference topics including: Who was George Catlin?, Native Americans and Westward Expansion, Mythology of the American West, Artist Timeline, Catlin’s Creed, and Web Resources.
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Enjoy this interactive guide to VMFA’s Fabergé collection.
PLEASE NOTE: The Fabergé collection is currently off view until 2015.
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Welcome to ancient Egypt at VMFA. Have fun using this interactive guide in the galleries, in school, or at home!
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Survey evidence of power, wealth, and family, as well as symbols from several West African cultural groups. Travel ancient trade routes, discuss natural resources, and see the spectacle of royalty on this tour through our African galleries. Examine two works of art that will help prepare you for your guided tour of West African Kingdoms. Post-visit activities will help you continue to explore this theme in the classroom.
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Cross continents to explore three ancient and powerful cultures! Learn how geographical location and environment helped shape trade, culture, and politics. Examine three works of art that will help prepare you for your guided tour of Greece, Rome and Mali. Post-visit activities will help you continue to explore these cultures in the classroom.
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Discover the fascinating world of the ancient Greeks and Romans! Examine two works of art from ancient Greece and Rome to help prepare you for your Greece and Rome guided tour. Post-visit activity suggestions will also help you continue exploring these cultures back in the classroom.
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Explore the fascinating ancient worlds of Egypt and China! Examine two works of art from Ancient Egypt and China to help prepare you for your Ancient Worlds: Egypt and China guided tour. Post-visit activity suggestions will also help you continue exploring these cultures back in the classroom.
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See how artists have portrayed stories and historical events from the past to the present. Examine symbols and their meaning while viewing portraits, landscapes, sculptures, and more! Look at two works of art to help prepare you for your Picture This guided tour. Post-visit activity suggestions will also help you continue exploring tour themes back in the classroom.
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Discover how artists are keen observers of nature! Examine three works of art to find unique plants, animals, birds, and insects to prepare you for your guided tour of The Great Outdoors. Post-visit activity suggestions will also help you continue exploring these cultures back in the classroom. Please note: The de Heem Still Life, is currently off view.
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Let works of art inspire you. Creative writing is like painting with words—imaginative, descriptive, and original. Writing forms a story or picture in your mind. Look at works of art and respond with similes,sensory inventories, and cinquains. This teacher-directed gallery activity is designed to inspire your students to unleash their creativity by responding to works of art in writing.
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