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Posing for Rembrandt

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Pupils consider the elements of costuming and posing in Rembrandt's work. They collect various costumes and experiment with poses in the theme of the painting "Night Watch". Students take photographs of poses and write accompanying narratives.

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rembrandt harmenszoon van rijn

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portrait painting, rembrandt, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning

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