What goes in to every piece of art?  three terms, subject, form and content.
subject is the "what" in art.  what is depicted?  people, cows, buildings,
shapes, etc.  form is the "how".  how did the artist show the subject?
materials, oil on canvas, representational (realistic), or distorted
(abstract).  content is the "why".  why did the artist make this work of
art, reveals the meaning, message and mood.  this is a great approach for
kids because they can get it, and you teach by asking them lots of
questions, showing them how much they already know!  works well with a range
of ages and styles of art.  best of luck!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Reagan Duplisea" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 1:54 PM
Subject: art museum tour for kids


> Hello!
>
> I am assisting at a community art camp and am in charge of leading a group
> of children through our art museum.  They range in age from 5 - 12. Does
> anyone have any recommendations on the best way to approach a tour with
such
> a great range in age? The museum has an excellent collection of
Renaissance
> works, some Romantic pieces and several American landscapes. Should I
focus
> on a subject (i.e. finding animals in the paintings) or just give them an
> overall broad view?
>
> Thank you,
> Reagan Duplisea
>
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