Program Flyer: Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans and Identity in American Art
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New York State Historical Association and The Farmers' Museum
Sarah Loveland
5798 State HWY 80
Cooperstown, NY 13326
United States
Phone: (607) 547-1414
Education: Grade(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
In a videoconference program with educators at New York State Historical Association, students will explore African American history at Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY. They will view artworks made both by and about African Americans from the early 19th century to today, to see how representations of the culture have changed. Artworks by Norman Rockwell, Faith Ringgold, and Currier and Ives are included. Students will also participate by reading texts that are important to African American history, including memoirs and constitutional amendments.
Students will be welcomed by a museum educator. He/she will introduce Fenimore Art Museum through photographs. The museum teacher will show various artworks produced during the past 200 years which depict how African Americans were represented by both those who were sympathetic as well as against their causes. Many of the artworks will be matched with related writings that students will be asked to read during the program. For example, while looking at Norman Rockwell’s painting, “The Problem We All Live With,” a student will be asked to read a portion of the memoir of Ruby Bridges, the child depicted in the painting. A closing question/answer session will end the program.
Students will be welcomed by a museum educator. He/she will introduce Fenimore Art Museum through photographs. The museum teacher will show various artworks produced during the past 200 years which depict how African Americans were represented by both those who were sympathetic as well as against their causes. Many of the artworks will be matched with related writings that students will be asked to read during the program. For example, while looking at Norman Rockwell’s painting, “The Problem We All Live With,” a student will be asked to read a portion of the memoir of Ruby Bridges, the child depicted in the painting. A closing question/answer session will end the program.
45 minutes
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
By Request/On Demand Cost: $100.00
Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.
Schools should have video conferencing equipment to view and speak with the host.In most cases we try to connect to your location for best reliability.
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Schools should have video conferencing equipment to view and speak with the host.In most cases we try to connect to your location for best reliability.
Request this Program Now