Curriculum Materials: Art in America



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Hiram Powers
(1805-1873)
Portrait Bust of George Washington


Key Points

Essays:
Neoclassicism
About the Artist
About this Object

Questions:

Look Questions
Think Questions



Look Questions

1. Of what material is this sculpture made? How can you tell?

2. Who is this? How do you know? Does he look old or young in this sculpture? How has the artist shown that the president is aging?

3. What parts of George Washington are included in this PORTRAIT?

4. What is George Washington wearing? Does this garment look heavy or light? How can you tell?

5. Where do you see shadows in this sculpture? Which shadows are the darkest? How did the artist create shadows?

6. Powers carved a piece of marble to create the illusion of different TEXTURES. What textures does he represent?

Teacher Answer Key



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