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American Folk Art Museum
The American Folk Art Museum explores the art of the self-taught, from the 18th century to the present. It attempts to understand folk art through the unconventional paths and experiences of those who create it, and how their personal expression relates to American culture. The collection of over 7,000 works ranges from early quilts and portraits to decorative arts, illustration, photography, and sculpture.
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Hrs: Vary.
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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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American Folk Art Museum
The American Folk Art Museum explores the art of the self-taught, from the 18th century to the present. It attempts to understand folk art through the unconventional paths and experiences of those who create it, and how their personal expression relates to American culture. The collection of over 7,000 works ranges from early quilts and portraits to decorative arts, illustration, photography, and sculpture.
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
American Folk Art Museum
The American Folk Art Museum explores the art of the self-taught, from the 18th century to the present. It attempts to understand folk art through the unconventional paths and experiences of those who create it, and how their personal expression relates to American culture. The collection of over 7,000 works ranges from early quilts and portraits to decorative arts, illustration, photography, and sculpture.
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
American Folk Art Museum
The American Folk Art Museum explores the art of the self-taught, from the 18th century to the present. It attempts to understand folk art through the unconventional paths and experiences of those who create it, and how their personal expression relates to American culture. The collection of over 7,000 works ranges from early quilts and portraits to decorative arts, illustration, photography, and sculpture.
contact info
Hrs: Vary.