Teaching the Arts
Make Classroom Connections to a broad range of artworks from around the world and across time with Teaching the Arts features. Choose from Artwork in Focus for a deep dive into a favorite artwork or Art in Context for thematic explorations of topics, including math, music, peace, and food. All of the Teaching the Arts resources include connections to other artworks and suggested classroom activities.
Artwork in Focus
Village Story Blanket
Men chop and gather wood, women turn grindstones, and a child rides on the back of a blue water buffalo. Preparations for New Year celebrations keep everyone busy in these scenes of traditional life in Laos, a country in Southeast Asia. What other activities can you find?
Pedernal From the Ranch
Do you have a favorite place? What is special about it? Is it a park where you spend summer days? Or maybe you like the view from a high hilltop. Perhaps you enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city. Or do you prefer being inside a quiet room?
Art in Context
Animals in Art
Artists show their love of animals.
Making Peace
These five diverse artworks represent stories about peace.
Students participate in "Creativity Academy" lessons at Hennepin Elementary School, Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, December 19, 2019.