Object Lesson: Mechanic and Steam Pump by Lewis Hine
The story behind the making of this photograph is a lesson in how photographers craft stories into pictures. Lewis Hine, who was well known for this ability once said, “If… Read More
Object Lesson: Death Comes to the Banquet Table by Giovanni Martinelli
While their story-telling symbolism is as old as Christianity itself, “memento mori” paintings saw a particular popularity in seventeenth-century Europe. It was a time of tumultuous politics and religious instability… Read More
Suggested Reading List: Storytelling
NOMA’s Learning and Engagement staff suggests the following books related to themes of stoytelling. In partnership with Octavia Books, links are provided to purchase these titles through this independent bookstore… Read More
Suggested Reading List: Human Connections
NOMA’s Learning and Engagement staff suggests a range of books for all ages related to themes of social justice. Read More
Art-Making Activity | Me, You and We: Get to know each other through drawing
Louisiana artist Ida Kohlmeyer is known for her highly personal language of symbols and shapes in her abstract paintings and sculptures, often arranged like words on a page. She took… Read More
Object Lesson: The Right of Assembly by Arthur S. Siegel
In this photograph, Arthur Siegel captures the visual power of people united by a common cause. At different times in his career, Arthur Siegel worked as a photojournalist and documentarian,… Read More