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Spanish Art
Grades 9–12
Students explore and compare the style, subject matter, and technique of artists ranging from El Greco to Picasso.
LOOKING AND LEARNING SKILLS
This two-building tour (with five or six tour stops in the galleries) includes sketching and discussion to encourage participants to develop their own ideas and interpretations based on careful observation. The following skills are promoted:
- making and articulating careful observations
- formulating questions that demonstrate curiosity and engagement
- comparing and connecting different works of art
- reasoning with evidence from the works themselves—using the works of art as primary sources on Spanish art and society
- connecting tour ideas to prior knowledge and experience
EXAMPLE WORKS FEATURED ON TOUR
LOGISTICAL INFORMATION
Group Size: Up to 60 students
Length: 90 minutes
Meeting Location: West Building, Rotunda, Main Floor
ADDITIONAL GALLERY RESOURCES
- Spanish Art (online interactive units; printable learning resources and guides)
- Spanish Painting (online tour)
Schedule a Tour
Note: We are no longer accepting tour requests for spring 2013. We will begin accepting fall 2013 requests on August 1.
Pre-Visit Information
Watch a video or download a presentation to show your students prior to your visit. View our museum policies, location, parking, accessiblity, security, lunch options, and other important information about visiting.
Questions
Our tour scheduler is available to answer questions on Monday through Wednesday between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. (September through May). Please contact her at (202) 842-6249 schooltourrequests@nga.gov.
Also see our Frequently Asked Questions about School Tours.
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