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Weir Farm National Historic Site
Visit the historic house and studios that were home to three generations of American artists. Julian Alden Weir, a leading figure in American art and the development of American Impressionism, acquired the Weir Farm in 1882. Changing exhibits at the Weir Farm National Historic Site feature oil on canvas paintings of the house, pencil sketches, and photographic prints fused with paint. Students, homeschoolers, and campers can enjoy learning all about Impressionist art at the site through tours and hands-on activities.
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Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-4PM, May-Oct.
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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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Weir Farm National Historic Site
Visit the historic house and studios that were home to three generations of American artists. Julian Alden Weir, a leading figure in American art and the development of American Impressionism, acquired the Weir Farm in 1882. Changing exhibits at the Weir Farm National Historic Site feature oil on canvas paintings of the house, pencil sketches, and photographic prints fused with paint. Students, homeschoolers, and campers can enjoy learning all about Impressionist art at the site through tours and hands-on activities.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-4PM, May-Oct.
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
Weir Farm National Historic Site
Visit the historic house and studios that were home to three generations of American artists. Julian Alden Weir, a leading figure in American art and the development of American Impressionism, acquired the Weir Farm in 1882. Changing exhibits at the Weir Farm National Historic Site feature oil on canvas paintings of the house, pencil sketches, and photographic prints fused with paint. Students, homeschoolers, and campers can enjoy learning all about Impressionist art at the site through tours and hands-on activities.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-4PM, May-Oct.
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
Weir Farm National Historic Site
Visit the historic house and studios that were home to three generations of American artists. Julian Alden Weir, a leading figure in American art and the development of American Impressionism, acquired the Weir Farm in 1882. Changing exhibits at the Weir Farm National Historic Site feature oil on canvas paintings of the house, pencil sketches, and photographic prints fused with paint. Students, homeschoolers, and campers can enjoy learning all about Impressionist art at the site through tours and hands-on activities.
contact info
Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 10AM-4PM, May-Oct.
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>>