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Lesson: French Revolution and Visual Language of Power Lesson Plan

Lesson: French Revolution and Visual Language of Power Lesson Plan

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Lesson: French Revolution and Visual Language of Power

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Take a look at the French Revolution and neo-classic art, then compare it to current social issues and contemporary art. Kids analyze several pieces painted by Jacques-Louis David in regard to style and subject then compare them to pieces painted by Kehinde Wiley's modern representations.

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art analysis, the french revolution

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visual language, neo-classical, neoclassical, analyzing art, french revolution, social studies

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9th - 12th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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