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Lesson Plan
Incredible Art

Historical Narrative Using Silhouettes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Connect art and history with a series of activities inspired by the work of contemporary artist, Kara Walker. After watching an Art 21 video about Walker and examining the images in a PowerPoint presentation, class members use...
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Handout
PBS

Art21: Kara Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
This artist is best known for exploring the themes of race, gender, and sexuality through silhouetted figures created by light projection.
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Kara Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Kara Walker.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Kara Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Kara walker, an American installation artist who used intricate cut-paper silhouettes, together with collage, drawing, painting, performance, film, video, shadow puppetry, light projection, and animation, to...