School Tours: Spanish Art
Grades 9–12
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How did Spanish artists respond to their artistic, cultural, and political surroundings? Students explore and compare the style, subject matter, and technique of artists ranging from El Greco to Picasso. Such influences as patronage, the role of the church, and politics are also presented.
Looking and Learning Skills
During four to six tour stops, students engage in activities—such as looking exercises and working in small groups—that foster conversations about works of art. The following skills are promoted:
- Making and voicing careful observations
- Formulating questions that demonstrate curiosity and engagement
- Comparing different works of art and articulating connections between them
- Reasoning with evidence from the works themselves—seeing the works of art as primary sources from which to gather ideas about Spanish art and culture
- Connecting tour ideas to prior knowledge and experience
Group Size: Up to 60 students
Length: 90 minutes
Meeting Location: West Building, Rotunda, Main Floor
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- NGALoanfinder: Spanish Art
- Online Tours: Spanish Painting
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