Creating a Political Mural
By studying a group of revolutionary artists, students will come to understand how these figures pursued their causes through both their artwork and their actions.
Artist(s): Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros
Identifying Personal Symbols
Students identify their own personal symbols and incorporate them into an artwork.
Artist(s): Diego Rivera, Doris Salcedo, Kara Walker
Personal as Political
Students communicate their political views in a work of art.
Artist(s): Judy Chicago, Diego Rivera
Political Messages through Symbols
Students create a photomontage or a photographic still life.
Artist(s): Tina Modotti
Exploring Kahlo's Place in the World
Students explore Kahlo's portraits and create a memory box in response to the loves of her life.
Artist(s): Frida Kahlo
Imagining Alter Egos: Life-Size Paper Dolls
Students create their own life-size alter egos as a tactic for exploring identity.
Artist(s): Claude Cahun, Robert Gober, Philip Guston, Andy Warhol
Personal Symbols, Personal Mythology
Students create a piece of art that reflects their own personal symbolism.
Artist(s): Louise Bourgeois, Robert Gober, Philip Guston, Chris Johanson
Unearthing Silenced Histories: Hidden-History Box
Students create a mixed-media box to give voice to a hidden history.
Artist(s): Judy Chicago, Glenn Ligon, Doris Salcedo, Kara Walker