
Face Off: Exploring History with Portraits
Art Social Studies | Grade 6Study how portraiture captures a moment in time.
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Circa 1900 was a period of tumultuous and rapid change politically, economically, and socially. From the Industrial Revolution to World War I, this era witnessed the birth of the modern western world. Many of these changes are reflected directly and indirectly in the art produced during this time. Artists became more interested in depicting “real life” subject matter, from the excitement of city nightlife to the horrors of war, and their techniques changed as they sought to capture intangible elements like light and atmosphere, movement and emotion.
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Study how portraiture captures a moment in time.
View LessonExplore the relationships between geographic features and people with landscape paintings.
View LessonExamine the political, social, and economic changes that resulted from the Industrial Revolution.
View LessonCompare and contrast how artists represented urban and rural areas.
View LessonExplore how cultural immersion and cultural diffusion influences art.
View LessonDiscover what makes a hero and explore the different ways heroes are portrayed in art.
View LessonExamine the evolution of modern sculpture and create an artwork that expresses emotion.
View LessonThis resource is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.