Special School Program: Home/Land Exhibit [Virtual]
Description
Inquiry-based exploration of current art exhibition Home/Land. Home/Land pairs true stories of those who escaped or attempted to escape slavery in the years surrounding the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793 with contemporary practices of families separated as a result of colonial ideologies imposed upon cultural and migratory practices on land that professes its freedom. Students will discuss selected artworks and create an artwork of their own in examining identity in response to the exhibit. This program offers a gallery walkthrough with a hands-on artmaking workshop.
Offered At
Lewis Latimer House Museum
Lewis H. Latimer (1848-1928) was an African American inventor whose innovations in designing carbon filaments ushered in the age of electric light. Latimer was the son of fugitive slaves, a self-taught master draftsman, an expert on patent law, a poet, and painter--in short, a Renaissance man. The historic Victorian home of Lewis Latimer stands now as a testament to this talented and gracious man.
Details
Subjects
African American History, Social Justice, Current Events, Art, Visual Arts
Capacity
50 students
Duration
45 min.
Activity
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Price Options
$50.00 per Group for Non School Group
$50.00 per Group for School Group
$40.00 per Group for Title I School