Lesson Plan: Botanical Journal
Artists and scientists rely upon careful observations to discover and represent new ideas. The deft eye and trained hand of the visual artist can help us all to realize the… Read More
Object Lesson: Rosa Alpina Vulgaris by Pierre-Joseph Redouté
Pierre-Joseph Redouté has been called the greatest botanical artist of all time. Although he received little formal education in his youth, through a series of apprenticeships, mostly in Paris where… Read More
Object Lesson: Study for “Salut de Schiaparelli” by Ilse Bing
In 1930, Ilse Bing moved to Paris, where she was influential in fields as diverse as photojournalism, fashion photography, and advertisements. She also tinkered with avant-garde darkroom practices, inventing her… Read More
Art-Making Activity: Floral Fabric Batik
The beauty of spring is enhanced by the abundant blooms of flowers growing around our neighborhoods and in nature. Why not create a colorful textile garden for your own home… Read More
Object Lesson: The Garden Party by Toyin Ojih Odutola
“I am my own person, a land that I now wish to take back. Here, I will show you. Do not omit me or render me invisible…I am here, I… Read More
Object Lesson: Rose Trémières by Eugéne Atget
The rose trémière, or hollyhock, is a classic summer bloom with flowers arranged vertically on long stems. Eugéne Atget came across this hollyhock in a Paris, where he roamed the… Read More