A Play in One Act
Artists tell stories visually just as writers tell stories with words. You'll write your own one-act play that reveals a missing perspective.
Artist(s): Romare Bearden, Kerry James Marshall, Kara Walker
Throughout history, art has challenged our perceptions and definitions of truth and reality.
The artists featured in these activities create projects that blur the line between the real and the imagined, altering our sense of time and place. By studying these individuals and their work, students will have the opportunity to rethink how they see and interact with the world around them.
Human Beings versus Nature: A Short Play
Students write a short play and include ephemeral elements such as lighting, sound, and smell.
Artist(s): Olafur Eliasson
Sensory Writing Over Time
Students generate a descriptive essay in which they record close observations of a room at three different times of day.
Artist(s): Olafur Eliasson
Writing from Art
Students use Jeff Wall's photographs as inspiration for a piece of creative writing.
Artist(s): Jeff Wall
