We had a free homeschool membership to the Art Institute when we lived in Chicago, so we visited often. There were some areas we always visited, like the Impressionists and the Thorne Rooms, and the members' lounge with free hot chocolate at Christmastime was a big draw. Whatever the draw was, both daughters have developed a deep appreciation of art. I know the access they had to an amazing art museum had an impact, but the many children's biographies about artists they read had an important impact as well. Learning about the lives of artists helped them make connections with the artwork. Reading the beautiful biography about Georgia O'Keeffe led us to visit Clouds Above Sky IV every time we visited the museum, and reading about Jackson Pollock helped us all understand Greyed Rainbow a little better. Museum visits are not in the cards for any of us right now, but I would suggest reading some of these books and pairing it with a virtual museum visit.
I hope your Tuesday includes moments of wonder and art discovery.
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AuthorWelcome! My name is Heidi. I am a mom of two daughters, one dog, and one rabbit, and wife to one guy. I have been a homeschool mom for thirteen years – the first ten in Chicago and the last three in St. Louis. I am glad you found your way here! Archives
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