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Maitland Art Center
The A&H’s Maitland Art Center was founded as an art colony in 1937 by visionary American artist and architect, André Smith whose legacy continues with contemporary art exhibitions in the galleries, art programming and more. The Art Center is one of the few surviving examples of “Mayan Revival” or fantasy architecture in the Southeast. The A&H’s Maitland Art Center offers a more immersive and intimate experience than a static museum, and encourages visitors to take a closer look at the artists and the artistic process. Visit this historic, aesthetic gem set in the middle of busy Central Florida.
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Hrs: Thursday - Sunday 11AM - 4PM.
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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.
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Maitland Art Center
The A&H’s Maitland Art Center was founded as an art colony in 1937 by visionary American artist and architect, André Smith whose legacy continues with contemporary art exhibitions in the galleries, art programming and more. The Art Center is one of the few surviving examples of “Mayan Revival” or fantasy architecture in the Southeast. The A&H’s Maitland Art Center offers a more immersive and intimate experience than a static museum, and encourages visitors to take a closer look at the artists and the artistic process. Visit this historic, aesthetic gem set in the middle of busy Central Florida.
contact info
Hrs: Thursday - Sunday 11AM - 4PM.
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
Maitland Art Center
The A&H’s Maitland Art Center was founded as an art colony in 1937 by visionary American artist and architect, André Smith whose legacy continues with contemporary art exhibitions in the galleries, art programming and more. The Art Center is one of the few surviving examples of “Mayan Revival” or fantasy architecture in the Southeast. The A&H’s Maitland Art Center offers a more immersive and intimate experience than a static museum, and encourages visitors to take a closer look at the artists and the artistic process. Visit this historic, aesthetic gem set in the middle of busy Central Florida.
contact info
Hrs: Thursday - Sunday 11AM - 4PM.
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
Maitland Art Center
The A&H’s Maitland Art Center was founded as an art colony in 1937 by visionary American artist and architect, André Smith whose legacy continues with contemporary art exhibitions in the galleries, art programming and more. The Art Center is one of the few surviving examples of “Mayan Revival” or fantasy architecture in the Southeast. The A&H’s Maitland Art Center offers a more immersive and intimate experience than a static museum, and encourages visitors to take a closer look at the artists and the artistic process. Visit this historic, aesthetic gem set in the middle of busy Central Florida.
contact info
Hrs: Thursday - Sunday 11AM - 4PM.
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>>