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ART THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
ART THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
What Makes a Masterpiece?
What Makes a Masterpiece?
GOAL: To step outside of your home through a virtual field trip around the world. Visit artifacts throughout time and across cultures that you may have otherwise been unable to interact with in this setting.
- Various works of art are labeled as masterpieces. Who gives art that title?
- Why do we value artwork?
- What does it take to restore an artwork?
Explore the Collections of these Great Institutions
Explore the Collections of these Great Institutions
British Museum
London
Guggenheim Museum
New York
National Gallery of Art
Washington, D. C.
Musée d’Orsay
Paris
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Korea
Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles
The Uffizi
Florence
Curating Your Own Exhibition of Masterpieces
Curating Your Own Exhibition of Masterpieces
CHALLENGE: So many decisions go into curating an exhibition—which pieces to use, how to group and arrange them, and how to make their artwork available clear to the public.
DIRECTIONS: Select your favorite artworks from the above institutions. Analyze 10-15 artworks that captured your interest and are connected in some way. On your own, categorize and group your artworks into categories that make sense. Think creatively and deeply.
RESPOND; Answer the questions below to help both clarify the purpose behind your exhibition and explain the significance of your collection.
- What is the overall theme, idea, or meaning of your exhibit?
- What ties it all together?
- What is the title of your art exhibit?
- Think about the physical space where you would want to display your art. Which works should be shown first and last?
- Which artworks need to be shown up higher or lower? Why?
- What would be the most interesting artwork to show the visitors?
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Curator.pdfThink Like a Curator
Think Like a Curator
Designer.pdfThink Like an Exhibition Designer
Think Like an Exhibition Designer
As always, remember to share your discoveries & curated exhibition!
As always, remember to share your discoveries & curated exhibition!
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