Identifying Revolutionary Thinkers
Students learn to identify the revolutionary characteristics of an artwork.
Artist(s): Judy Chicago, Tina Modotti, Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros
Art Can Be a Messenger for Social Awareness
The twentieth century saw changes in politics, technology, medicine, science, and social customs that can only be described as revolutionary. By studying a group of revolutionary artists, students will come to understand how these figures pursued their causes through their artwork and their actions.
Letter to the Editor
Students express their thoughts about art in a letter to the editor or an op-ed essay.
Artist(s): Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros
Revolutionary Thinkers / Revolutionary Actions
Students create an illustrated timeline or write an imaginary conversation between an artist and a political figure.
Artist(s): Judy Chicago, Tina Modotti, Diego Rivera
Rivera vs. Rockefeller
Students learn about Diego Rivera and his controversial Rockefeller Center mural.
Artist(s): Diego Rivera
Siqueiros in Jail
Students bring Siqueiros's artworks to life by role-playing scenarios based on his life and ideas.
Artist(s): David Alfaro Siqueiros
