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Montclair Art Museum (MAM)
Through its large collection of American and Native American art, this museum strives to understand artistic expression in historical and regional contexts. Its galleries of American painting (1870-1940) explore how artists throughout the country explored the American landscape using different techniques. Other permanent exhibits, including the collection of Native American crafts, highlight stylistic changes and the adaptation of traditions. Educational tours and outreach programs available.
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Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 12PM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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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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Montclair Art Museum (MAM)
Through its large collection of American and Native American art, this museum strives to understand artistic expression in historical and regional contexts. Its galleries of American painting (1870-1940) explore how artists throughout the country explored the American landscape using different techniques. Other permanent exhibits, including the collection of Native American crafts, highlight stylistic changes and the adaptation of traditions. Educational tours and outreach programs available.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 12PM-5PM.
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
Montclair Art Museum (MAM)
Through its large collection of American and Native American art, this museum strives to understand artistic expression in historical and regional contexts. Its galleries of American painting (1870-1940) explore how artists throughout the country explored the American landscape using different techniques. Other permanent exhibits, including the collection of Native American crafts, highlight stylistic changes and the adaptation of traditions. Educational tours and outreach programs available.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 12PM-5PM.
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>>