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Kiran Kaur Wildwood IB World Magnet Humanities, Grade 7

The Changing American Identity: Gender and Social Roles in American Art 2007-08. Kiran Kaur Wildwood IB World Magnet Humanities, Grade 7. Artist: John Singleton Copley Title: Portrait of Mrs. John Stevens Date: 1770-1772 Medium: Oil on canvas Terra Foundation for American Art.

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Kiran Kaur Wildwood IB World Magnet Humanities, Grade 7

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  1. The Changing American Identity: Gender and Social Roles in American Art 2007-08 Kiran Kaur Wildwood IB World Magnet Humanities, Grade 7

  2. Artist: John Singleton Copley Title: Portrait of Mrs. John Stevens Date: 1770-1772 Medium: Oil on canvas Terra Foundation for American Art

  3. People were measured visually during the late colonial period: linkage between objects and identity Quest for prestige and power Portraiture was most popular type of painting Proper social etiquette: manners = social theatre How does art reflect society? How does art reflect gender roles? Key Ideas about the artwork(s) that informed the lesson:

  4. What I wanted students to learn: • Changes in American identity through time are reflected in portraiture • Essence of careful observation and analysis • Art helps us make connections • Various perspectives •  Thought process behind art creation •  Art appreciation does not require artistic talent

  5. Comparison / ContrastMale v. Female Gender Roles

  6. A few major learning activities: • Comparison/Contrast in artists’ portrayal of gender roles • Poetry writing developed from artwork • Daily journal writing/reflections using art terminology • Reading about artist, historical context, and artwork • Lessons on basic sketch patterns in portraiture •  Creation of self-portrait

  7. Bulletin BoardJanuary / February 2008

  8. What my 7th grade students learned: • “I learned that there is a significant difference in the portrayal of females and males throughout the history of American art.” -Josh H. • “I learned that there are lots of different words (art vocabulary) that I never knew about.” -David C. • “I liked learning about shadow and sketching. I had to practice SO many times in order to get my portrait to look somewhat decent!” - Anton M. • “I learned how to use art terminology in everyday life.” - Hailey F. •  “I enjoyed going to the Art Institute because I can appreciate the different types of art and styles they have. I thought the ascension number was interesting.” - Frank P.

  9. What I learned: Art stimulates student learning and enhances their understanding of history. Art analysis encourages students to study and see various viewpoints. Art serves as a wonderful motivational tool at the onset of a lesson / unit. There is much to learn within the art world. Teachers and students can learn together and learn from each other when studying art, which makes teaching all the more exciting!

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