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Picturing America
Great art speaks powerfully, inspires fresh thinking, and connects us to our past.
Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and libraries nationwide. Through this innovative program, students and citizens will gain a deeper appreciation of our country’s history and character through the study and understanding of its art.
The nation’s artistic heritage—our paintings, sculpture, architecture, fine crafts, and photography—offers unique insights into the character, ideals, and aspirations of our country.
Picturing America, a far-reaching new program from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association, brings this vital heritage to all Americans.
By bringing high-quality reproductions of notable American art into public and private schools, libraries, and communities, Picturing America gives participants the opportunity to learn about our nation’s history and culture in a fresh and engaging way. The program uses art as a catalyst for the study of America—the cultural, political, and historical threads woven into our nation’s fabric over time.
Collectively, the masterpieces in Picturing America, used in conjunction with the educational programs and events that will be offered through the Museum, students will experience the humanity of history and enhance the teaching and understanding of America’s past.
The Picturing America Gallery will open at the American Presidents Museum, Friday, September 12, 2008. Initially the gallery will offer all 40 prints for public viewing.
Throughout the first twelve months, a variety of educational programs K-12, as well as several adult art appreciation courses will be on the calendar. Programs will feature each individual work of art over several sessions.
For a preview of images, follow the image link above. Images are over several pages. To print a page of the images, click on the link at the bottom of page, for a printable version.
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