School tours
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| Art History | Art |
| Trace the numerous styles and themes explored by artists over the centuries, and the materials favored by various cultures, using representative artworks in the Gallery’s collection. Tours may focus on any aspect of art history; please discuss your objectives and plans with the docent during the pre-visit call. |
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| Genesee Journey | Art, ELA, Social Studies |
| Follow the stories of upstate New York, Rochester, and the Memorial Art Gallery itself through artworks in the Gallery’s collections. Portraits, landscapes and decorative objects all provide a glimpse into aspects of American life in the 18th and 19th centuries. | |
| Learning to Look: An Introduction to the Gallery | Art, ELA, Social Studies |
| What is an art museum? What can you learn by looking at an artwork? Students of all ages explore the Gallery’s collections through finding details, learning new vocabulary and sharing their own observations. | |
| Passport to the Past | Art, Social Studies (Grades 6, 9, AP World History) |
| Explore universal themes of civilization such as writing, religion and burial customs by examining the Gallery’s collections from the ancient Near East, Egypt, East Asia, Greece, Rome and Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Experience the thrill of interpreting and comparing real artworks and artifacts 500 to 5,000 years old. *Add 15-30 minutes for Protected for Eternity |
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| Protected for Eternity: The Coffins of Pa-debehu-Aset* | Art, Social Studies, Science |
| Catch a glimpse of ancient Egyptian culture in this highly interactive exhibit featuring the Gallery’s magnificent pair of 2,300 year old Egyptian coffins. Explore the significance of Egyptian gods and goddesses, mummification, the afterlife and writing through related objects and artifacts in this small but dynamic discovery space. NOTE: The space accommodates only 25 visitors at one time, so larger groups should schedule Protected for Eternity in conjunction with Sacred Stories, Myths and Legends or Passport to the Past, and plan on 75 to 90 minutes for the combined experience. |
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| Sacred Stories, Myths and Legends | Art, ELA, Social Studies |
| “Listen” to artworks with a story to tell, “hear” how culture influences art and “see” how beliefs and stories pass down through narrative and symbolic art. Compare and contrast ancient beliefs and living traditions from diverse cultures, including medieval Europe, ancient Egypt, traditional Africa, Buddhist Asia and the indigenous Americas. *Add 15-30 minutes for Protected for Eternity | |
To schedule a tour contact Mary Ann Monley at 585.276.8974, or mmonley@mag.rochester.edu
