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Program Flyer: The Art of Adornment
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Cleveland Museum of Art  2007-08, 2008-09 Honorable Mention, 2009-10, 2010-11 Honorable Mention, 2011-12 |
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| Contact Information |
Dale Hilton dhilton@clevelandart.org 11150 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 United States Phone: (216) 707-2491 Fax: (216) 421-9277 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 14 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 7, 8 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | No maximum, though we strongly recommend one class. | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | No minimumum | |
| Primary Disciplines | Fine Arts, Social Studies/History | |
| Program Description | Students will explore ways in which various cultures throughout history have used adornment to establish personal and social identity. Body shaping, tattooing, piercing, scarification, cosmetic use and decorative arrangements of hair reflect diverse cultural values and also relate to issues of self-definition facing students today. | |
| Program Format |
1. Compare and contrast wearing powdered wigs in the 1700s, with the hairstyle of a Nigerian woman from the early 1900s. 2. Discussion of women’s fashion and ideals of beauty in the 1800s (vs. today), based on the painting Countess Széchenyi in the museum. 3. View a Japanese print of man with a tattoo and discuss history of tattooing practices. 4. Discuss Ancient American practice of head shaping. 5. Discuss other beauty practices, including body modification, and scarification. |
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| Objectives |
Students will understand that: 1. Definitions of beauty vary for different cultures and in different time periods. 2. Works of art can reflect cultural values. 3. Modern adornment methods relate to those used throughout history, for example: body shaping, tattooing, piercing, scarification, cosmetic use, and artful arranging of hair. |
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| National/Common Core Standards to which this program aligns | All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards. | |
| Program Length | 45-60 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Program Cost |
By Request Cost: $135.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $120.00 What's this? |
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| Program Fee Notes |
* All payments must be made within 30 days of registration. * Purchase orders are due within 10 days of registration. * Bulk discounts available * Multi-point discounts available |
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| Cancellation Policy | Programs are non-refundable, however cancellations due to technical difficulties, school closings, or those received 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled for no additional charge. Rescheduling is subject to availability. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| Program Delivery Mode(s) |
Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...) |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider |
Sites can connect to the CMA directly via IP - all other connections (ISDN, IHETS, Vision Athena) must be bridged. Schools are required to dial into the CMA. Please state connection speed on registration form. CMA can connect from 384 kbps up to 3 mbps speed. |
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