Art and Life of William H. Johnson: A Guide for Teachers
Art and Life of William H. Johnson: A Guide for Teachers
Description:
The Education Office at the Smithsonian American Art Museum develops teachers' guides, student activity packets, and similar materials that complement their collections and special exhibitions. Take your students on a journey through the cotton patches of the rural South, the city streets of Harlem, and the training camps of World War II as you explore the artistic development of American artist William H. Johnson. An expatriate during the 1930s, Johnson returned to New York in 1938, on the eve of World War II. His return was prompted partly by the impending war, but also because he felt the need to paint "my own people." Johnson understood the importance of cultural roots in formulating an authentic, self-locating artistic expression.
Education Levels:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Kindergarten
Subject:
History, Visual Arts
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
Smithsonian Institution
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