Curriculum Materials: Art in America



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Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston Drawing Room


Key Points

Essays:
Historic House
About this Object

Questions:
Look Questions
Think Questions



Look Questions

1. What kinds of furniture do you see in this room? Does it look comfortable? Why or why not? What other objects do you see in the room? What do these objects tell you about the kinds of activities that took place in this room?

2. What objects in this room are made of wood? Stone? Clay? Fabric? Metal? Glass?

3. Where do you see red in this room?

4. Where in this room do you see straight lines? Where do you see curved lines? Which kinds of lines dominate the room? What do the curved lines of the furniture contribute to the overall appearance of this room?

5. What is the focal point or most important area of the room? How can you tell?

Teacher Answer Key



To the Teacher ~ Introduction ~ Timeline ~ Artwork Index ~ Categories for Comparison ~ Glossary ~ How to Order ~ Your Comments