Artists across all times and places take advantage of local materials and resources to craft their work. At the same time, the local habitat influences and inspires artistic decisions. Broken into six thematic lenses, this collection of objects lets students use art to expand their own thinking about the complex relationship humans have with the natural world. What ideas about humanity, habitat, and creativity do these objects spark for them?
A focus object is featured for each thematic lens and is followed by other objects for extended thinking and consideration. As students investigate, encourage them to document their thinking by using the prompts and strategies provided.
- Subject:
- American History
- Cross-Curricular
- Earth Resources
- Fine Arts
- Geography
- History/Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Science
- Visual Art
- World History
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Assessment
- Teaching/Learning Strategy
- Provider:
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA)
- Author:
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
- Date Added:
- 12/04/2019