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“ART TO GO” SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS
When you can’t visit the Museum, we can visit you. These interactive presentations are designed to enhance observation and develop critical thinking skills. Most programs meet the Iowa Benchmarks and Illinois Learning Standards outlined under the Museum Visits section. All programs can be adapted to any grade level.

Free introductory program!
The Fabulous Figge
The Figge Art Museum has been described by its
architect as “a jewel box on the Mississippi.” Students
will learn the story behind the fabulous Figge
building and its fabulously diverse collection of art.

Clues from the Past
What can a painting teach you about history and culture? Students
will learn about clothing, hairstyles and customs by viewing pictures
of people who lived hundreds of years ago, and in faraway places.
Hendrick ter Brugghen (1588-1629), The Singing Lute Player, ca.1624, oil on canvas, gift of Roy J. Carver, 80.14

Places and Spaces
What makes a place unique? Why are we immediately
drawn to some landscapes, environments, and rooms?
Students will learn how artists use light, color and
space to create inviting places to discover.
Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975), Spring Storm, 1958, tempera on
board, Museum purchase: Friends of Art Acquisition Fund, 88.12

Grant Wood Highlights
Why is Grant Wood one of America’s favorite artists? Students
will learn how this artist created memorable paintings of Iowa
and the Midwest through his perfectly stylized pictures. Please
specify landscapes or pictures of people when you schedule
your presentation.
Grant Wood (1891-1942), Self Portrait, 1932, oil on masonite, Museum purchase:
Friends of Art Acquisition Fund, 65.1

The Mysterious, the Unexpected, and the Bizarre
Would you like to challenge your students to appreciate different kinds
of artistic expression? Students will discover how artists are able to
create mysterious paintings by choosing unexpected subjects and
creating unusual compositions.
Riguad Benoit (1911-1986), Calice, 1968, oil on masonite, Gift of Walter E. Neiswanger, M.D., 69.32