African American Art: Black Artists, African Roots

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

Art, Culture, Fine Arts, Black History Month , African American Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

Available Mondays–Fridays 9 am–4 pm ET, September 30, 2024–June 13, 2025. No programming during Winter Recess (December 23–January 2), February Recess (February 17–21), April Recess (April 18–25) and Summer Recess.

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please e-mail distancelearning@mfa.org or call 617-369-3590 at least one business day prior to your scheduled program if you need to cancel or make changes to the reservation. The full program amount will be billed if changes are made less than 24 hours in advance.

About This Provider

 

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
United States

Showcasing ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, local legends and global visionaries, the MFA's renowned collection of nearly 500,000 works tells the story of the human experience—a story that holds unique meaning for everyone. We welcome diverse perspectives, both within the artwork and among our visitors. Where many worldviews meet, new ways of seeing, thinking, and understanding emerge. The conversations we inspire bring people together—revealing connections, exploring differences, and creating a community where all belong.

Program Details

Format

This live, interactive videoconference program is taught from the museum galleries, giving students the opportunity to see original works of art and also dig deeper with additional digital content. Led by a museum educator, this program begins with an introduction to the MFA followed by close looking and guided activities centered around several works of art. Throughout the program, students will connect with the educator in the museum gallery by looking closely, making observations, asking questions, and engaging in activities.

Objectives

1. Students will learn about three Boston-based African American artists whose artworks were informed by their African ancestries and cultural traditions.
2. Students will practice visual literacy and critical thinking skills through close looking, observation, and online discussion centered on works of art from the MFA's collection.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

AP African American Studies - Unit 4 Movements and Debates