Painting Words, Sculpting Language: Creative Writing Activities at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Introduction The Kaleidoscope Workshops: A Short History Further Information Suggested Materials The Sessions: How They Work

In Memory of ... A look at portraits Location: The American Wing Activity: Remembering with writing

Side by Side: A look at Assyrian animals Location: Ancient Near Eastern Art Activity: A rhyming poem

Dress to Impress! A look at English armor Location: Arms and Armor Activity: Writing a dialogue

All That Glitters: A look at Precolumbian gold Location: Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas Activity: What gold can do

When Suddenly ... A look at Impressionism Location: 19th-Century European Paintings Activity: What happens next?

Folding Seasons: A look at Japanese screens Location: Asian Art Activity: Haiku

Digs and Discoveries: A look at ancient Egyptian art Location: Egyptian Art Activity: Journal writing

A Room with a View: A look at a 15th-century study Location: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Activity: Describing spaces

The Sound of Music: A look at an African drum Location: Musical Instruments Activity: Writing the blues

Paint, Canvas, Action! A look at Abstract Expressionist painting Location: Modern Art Activity: Illustrating emotions

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