VMFA: Art and History — Object-Based Learning Workshop

Mar 7 – Jul 6, 2026
Art Integration — HistoryVisual ArtsGrades 4–10

Description

Students use works of art as historical primary sources — examining how paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from VMFA's collection reveal information about the people, cultures, and events that produced them. Connects visual art analysis to historical thinking skills. Grades 4–10.

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visual artshistoryprimary sourcesobject-based learninghistorical thinkingart integration

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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