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Culture

​Our world is a fascinating place, filled with wonder.
Comparing Global Architecture
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Taj Mahal, India
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United States Capitol

An American Architect

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect who was inspired by simple shapes and natural environments. 
Visit the website dedicated to Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water" to learn more.
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IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

Walt Disney World Epcot uses technology, music, light, fireworks, water, art, and engineering to choreograph a celebration of our world! So 
We find ART all around the Globe!
Artist Inspiration: Diego Rivera

Diego Rivera was an artist from Mexico that created art for all people in the community to enjoy. His art celebrated the people who would work hard in the community every day.

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Imagine and explore different kinds of art!
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In some ways we are different,
​but in so many ways we are the same.​

Technology Inspiration

Jack W. shares his creations using the app Hopscotch!

Cultural Perspectives

Interpreting visual symbols of leadership from history:
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King George III
by Allan Ramsay
​1761-62
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George Washington Lansdowne Portrait
By Gilbert Stuart
1796
What similarities and differences do you notice in these two images? How would you represent leadership in images today?
Visit this website to learn more about the symbols in the portrait of George Washington.
Art with a purpose!
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Artist Inspiration: Faith Ringgold

Make your own musical instruments - instructions from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
symphony_street_activity_sheets.pdf
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Capturing History through Art
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Portraits capture a moment in time.
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Folk Tales from Azerbaijan 

Visit this link to read a traditional folk tale from Azerbaijan. We will be reading this folk tale as part of our Global Read-Aloud program, which invites students think about our world, and help them try to make intercultural connections.
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​"Learn as much as you can about the world around you, so you can create your own personal world that’s even more rich because it’s informed by everything else.”
Sophie Diao, Google Doodler
Click Here to Visit the Doodle 4 Google Contest Website
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Conservation of Artworks: What's your opinion?

Visit the Conservation Laboratories of Colonial Williamsburg to see some before and after images of artworks that have been conserved. www.history.org/history/museums/conservation/paintings.cfm

Silhouette Teaser from Charles Burns on Vimeo.

2016 Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest

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Click on the file below to read about a Kentucky art contest - submission details are on the last page.
backyard_adventures_conservation_art_contest_2016.pdf
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