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

  1. The NEH is an independent federal agency. What does this mean? What is the goal of the NEH's "Picturing America" program?
  2. 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?
  3. According to Mr. Cole, how does the painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River illustrate the theme of leadership?
  4. Click here to view and peruse "Picturing America's" web site. Do you like this program? Why or why not?

Keywords

Education, Federal Agencies, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Political Participation

Speakers

  • Bruce Cole