Art in Action! Part 2: Cyanotype Prints

Art in Action! Part 2: Cyanotype Prints

Part 2 of this three-part series explores the connection between art and science through the process of cyanotype prints, also known as sun prints. This video follows artist Mary Holland as she demonstrates how to make a cyanotype print. You will also get to see examples of cyanotypes in VMFA’s collection, learn the science behind the making of these prints, and even how to make your own, inside the studio or outside!

Grade Level:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Collection:
African Art, Ancient Art, Decorative Arts after 1890, European Art, Modern and Contemporary Art
Culture/Region:
Africa, America, Europe, Rome
Subject Area:
Fine Arts, History and Social Science, Science
Activity Type:
Video

Art in Action! Part 2: Cyanotype Prints