The clippings, paintings, and other items here will all help you develop an understanding of William H. Johnson's life and growth as an artist. First, read the biography in the first resource. Then, try to order the remaining collection items from earliest to latest, using clues from the informational text and the style and subject of each work. Once finished, review the progression you have created. How would you describe the evolution of Johnson's art? Can you connect changes in his art to world or personal events?
tags: Harlem, Federal Art Project, sorting, folk art, African-American, painter
The clippings, paintings, and other items here will all help you develop an understanding of William H. Johnson's life and growth as an artist. First, read the biography in the first resource. Then, try to order the remaining collection items from earliest to latest, using clues from the informational text and the style and subject of each work. Once finished, review the progression you have created. How would you describe the evolution of Johnson's art? Can you connect changes in his art to world or personal events?
tags: Harlem, Federal Art Project, sorting, folk art, African-American, painter
Teachers:
You may want to print the images in this collection so that students can physically sort the images and/or place them on a timeline in your classroom.
This item shows a series of 11 portraits of Johnson over time. This may be a useful way to guide and review the activity with students. The biographical notes offer further background information.
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