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"Object Observation" is an exercise that was developed by educators at the Brooklyn Museum of Art and refined by teachers at The New York City Museum School as a strategy for honing careful looking and gallery teaching skills. The exercise offers the opportunity to practically apply the theories of museum learning or the process of "passionate learning" embraced by museum professionals -- learning that is object-based and requires detailed observation, extensive research, analysis and synthesis of information, and the presentation of new information in a variety of formats. "Object Observation" is designed to encourage:
Observation and Recording
Sharing ObservationsStudents take turns presenting their objective and then subjective observations. The group also compares and discusses their answered and unanswered questions, and considers the process for additional research (closer observation, seeking label copy, artistic statements, biographical information, etc.). Top of Page | Lesson Introduction |
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