Lesson Plan

Situation of America, 1848

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Young scholars explore 19th century American artwork.  In this cross curriculum New York history and art appreciation lesson, students view a reproduction of the painting "Situation of America, 1848," and identify visual symbols and details  that depict information about the time period.  Young scholars complete a graphic organizer with phrases and symbols that represent 19th century New York, and use this information as a basis for an original painting.

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