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MaryM
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Posted: July 02 2007 at 10:20pm \| IP Logged

Jennifer had suggested to me that this section of the Flag Unit Study would make a timely art study for July. We had already decided on Degas for July since this one seemed US specific. But it still is very appropriate for study this month in particular, so am posting that section here in case there is interest.

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I'm excited about the United We Stand book since it deals with the flag in art. I just requested it from the library and am anxious to see it. Just last night I was putting the art lift-up prints in the Artistic Pursuits book and came across the Jasper Johns Three Flags print. It triggered an interest in including flag representations in American art into the unit study. I spent some time last night searching for art/artists and was going to post in the next few days so thanks for the nudge.

Norman Rockwell has many prints which include patriotic and flag themes. Many are included here - a couple I really liked were the "Mending the Flag" and "Salute the Flag."

Childe Hassam, American Impressionist (1859-1935) is another artist whose works often included flags.

Charles Wilson Peale, Colonial artist (1741-1827) - George Washington at Princeton

John Trumbull - Surrender of Cornwallis

Emanuel Leutze - George Washington Crossing the Delaware

Guy Carleton Wiggins (1883-1962) - also influenced by the Impressionists and known for NY City scapes in winter - most feature US flags like this one - 5th Ave @ 56th Street in Winter. Other similar pictures here.

Jennie Brownscombe (1850-1936) known for her 18th and 19th century historical scenes -Examining the Flag

Ansel Adams as part of his documentary photographs of Manzanar had some photos which included flags - example

And sculptures like the USMC Memorial (Iwo Jima) and Harry Jackson's The Flag Bearer.

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Posted: July 18 2007 at 7:14pm \| IP Logged

Thanks Mary and Jennifer. This will be great for our American History unit this year.

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