ArtEd online.Memories of Self and Others Human beings are thought to be the only living creatures that reflect upon the past and give importance to their memories. The expression and preservation of personal memories and memorials to others are manifest in written autobiographies and biographies and autobiographical works of art. Memories of others encompass a wide range of memorials, often expressed through public works public works pl.n. Construction projects, such as highways or dams, financed by public funds and constructed by a government for the benefit or use of the general public. Noun 1. of art. The common human practice of burying the dead through ritual or ceremony has been evidenced throughout history in the deliberate placement of the body and the inclusion of artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. and mementos. Such practices certainly serve as memorials. To motivate your students to create art and writings based on their own personal memories, share the following websites. Depending on your students' grade levels, you might also encourage your students to author their own personal web pages. Autobiographical web pages could include artwork, photographs, and/or writing. Online Resources Two contemporary artists who make art based on their personal memories are Carmen Lomas Garza Carmen Lomas Garza (b. 1948) is a Mexican American artist. Biography Carmen Lomas Garza was born in 1948 in Kingsville, Texas. She experienced significant racism growing up, and she was not allowed to speak Spanish in school. and Faith Ringgold Faith Ringgold (born October 8, 1930) is an African-American artist and author. Ringgold was born and raised in Harlem and educated at the City College of New York, where she studied with Robert Gwathmey and Yasuo Kuniyoshi. . Both have strong online presences with their personal websites: Carmen Lomas Garza: Chicana Artist, available at www.carmenlomasgarza.com/, and Faith Ringgold at www.faithringgold.com/. Lomas Garza, a self-described Chicana narrative artist, creates images about everyday events in the lives of Mexican Americans This is a list of notable Mexican-Americans. Athletes Baseball players
Ringgold is an African-American artist well known for her illustrated children's books such as Tar Beach. Her website offers many features, including a biography, a test about prejudice, a story to read and illustrate, frequently asked questions, and a link to send a message to the artist. Another artist who painted from personal experience who older students could explore is the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo[1](July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954) was a Mexican painter, who has achieved great international popularity. She painted using vibrant colors in a style that was influenced by indigenous cultures of Mexico as well as European influences that include . Websites about this artist include Frida Kahlo & Contemporary Thoughts, www.fridakahlo.it/index.html, Artcyclopedia: Frida Kahlo, www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/kahlofrida.html, and Frida Kahlo, National Museum of Women in the Arts The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), located in Washington, D.C. is the only museum solely dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements in the visual, performing, and literary arts. NMWA was incorporated in 1981 by Wallace and Wilhelmina Holladay. , www.nmwa.org/legacy/bios/bkahlo.htm. Vincent van Gogh is a great artist to investigate for his very personal and expressive paintings and his comments about them, detailed in numerous letters to his brother. The van Gogh Museum The Van Gogh Museum is a museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, featuring the works of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries. It has the largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings in the world. in Amsterdam, www.vangogh museum.nl/, About van Gogh Art, www.about-vangogh-art.com/, and Webmuseum: Vincent van Gogh, www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/gogh/, are just a few of the many van Gogh websites. |
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