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The Gale (1930) by Sybil Andrews – Basic information about the artist. Sybil Andrews was born in 1898 and had been painting since she was a child. Andrews worked as a secretary at the Grosvenor School of Modern Art where … Continue reading →

This weekend I visited the Museum of Modern Art in NYC and spent around 3 hours looking over the exhibits of countless pieces and their artists and by far my favorite was by Alexander Calder. The museum had a whole … Continue reading →

I had never been to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) before but as  I made my way up to the fifth floor I found a piece of art that caught my attention amidst the other amazing pieces. I was … Continue reading →

–What do you think the significance of Allende’s title is? What does it mean to be made of clay? – -What happens to Rolf in his encounter with Azucena? –Why do you think Azucena becomes a symbol of the tragedy … Continue reading →

–How is the theme of maternity explored in the story? Give at least two examples. –Morrison adds issues of class to what is already a complicated story about race. Why? Where in the story do you see evidence of this? … Continue reading →

The work I have chosen was Peter Blume’s painting called “The Eternal City” at the Museum of Modern Art. Peter Blume was an American painter and sculptor born in Smarhon, Russia ,October 27, 1906 to November 30, 1992. Peter Blume … Continue reading →

–The narrator tells us that “every new generation finds the doum tree as though it had been born at the time of their birth and would grow up with them.” What do you make of this? –What seems to be … Continue reading →

— What did you learn from this story that you did not previously know about life in Nazi concentration camps? –This story can be described as a kind of “initiation story” for the narrator. How is he changed or transformed … Continue reading →

–Do you think that Gregor is more powerful BEFORE or AFTER his metamorphosis?  Explain your response. –How is Gregor’s family transformed in the wake of his metamorphosis? –At the end of the second section of the story, Gregor’s father pelts … Continue reading →

As an extension of our study of Modernism, you will be exploring Modernism in visual art through a visit to one of the NYC museums listed below.  All of these museums are currently requiring that visitors book their visit ahead … Continue reading →