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Bringing Art into the Classroom
This video originally aired on
Sunday, August 31, 2008
.
About This Video
Bruce Cole, National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Chairman, discusses the NEH's program "Picturing America," which helps connect students with American history and culture through art.
Discussion Questions
The NEH is an independent federal agency. What does this mean? What is the goal of the NEH's "Picturing America" program?
Mr. Cole highlights a portrait of Paul Revere and a portrait of George Washington. What information do these portraits reveal about each man and the times in which they lived?
According to Mr. Cole, how does the painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River illustrate the theme of leadership?
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Keywords
Education, Federal Agencies, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
Related Subjects/Topics
Political Participation
Speakers
Bruce Cole
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