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The Real Spirit Within Expressionistic Portraits

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Students study the life and art of George Rounalt as they examine his painting, "The Clown." They study the Nazi campaign against modern art such as the Degenerate Art exhibition of 1937. Finally, they create an original piece of art based on their studies.

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6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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