 | Art & Humanities | Resources and Professional Development from the Smithsonian American Art Museum |
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New Resources are LIVE!
Thinking Through Craft
Artworks are fascinating, but how can they help your students better understand their world? Explore Critical Thinking in Action, a new suite of teacher-created, classroom tested resources from the Renwick Gallery!
Each unit pairs thinking patterns with works of art to instill a thinking disposition transferrable across classroom curriculum and into the wider world.
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| Shakespeare Rescheduled April 7, 2021 (4:00-5:30 pm) What lies at the core of complex literary texts like Shakespeare? Join us for an online workshop designed for educators. Take part in activities that use artwork and discussion to find the heart of Othello and connections to today. This free workshop is open to all teachers; content will be most relevant for 9th to 12th grades. Co-facilitated with Folger Theatre |
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Image Credits: Still shot of Thinking Through Craft video.
Detail images of:
Joan Parcher, Graphite Pendulum-Pendant, 1994, graphite, sterling silver, and stainless steel, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 1995.12
Marie Watt, Edson's Flag, 2004, American flag (from U.S. military burial) with wool blankets, satin, and thread, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Driek and Michael Zirinsky in honor of Jane Beebe and Spencer Beebe, 2015.28.7, © 2004, Marie K. Watt
Ehren Tool, 204 of Thousands, 2014-2015, stoneware with glaze and decals, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist in honor of the people who give the work meaning, 2015.35, © 2015, Ehren Tool
Nick Cave, Soundsuit, 2009, mixed media, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance and museum purchase through the Luisita L. and Franz H. Denghausen Endowment, 2012.34A-B, © 2009, Nick Cave. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York. Photo by James Prinz Photography
Mark Newport, Batman 2, 2005, acrylic and buttons, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Richard T. Evans Fund, 2010.20, © 2005, Mark Newport
Allan Rosenbaum, Lineman, 1998, hand-built, glazed, and stained earthenware, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha and Pat Connell and museum purchase through the Howard Kottler Endowment for Ceramic Art, 2000.6 |
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