Millard Sheets Center for the Arts

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1 Millard Sheets Center for the Arts Most appropriate for grade levels 5-8 HOOFPRINTS: The Horse in Art, Legend and Action Portrayals of the horse in art and history emphasize the admirable qualities of this majestic animal strong, capable, and magical. From early cave drawings to Remington s Old West sculptures, no other animal has so evoked the spirit of adventure and independence. In societies around the world, horses stand as symbols of freedom, strength, power, and success. In a tribute to this awesome creature, the Millard Sheets Center for the Arts presents HOOFPRINTS: The Horse in Art, Legend, and Action, an exhibition of the horse s portrayal in art, the evolution of the horse in history, and how the horse has been utilized in action. The dynamic exhibit is directed by Tony Sheets. The visitor s experience will begin with the re-creation of the caves of Lascaux, France where, 30,000 years ago, primitive man made the first known drawings of the horse. Once visitors pass through the caves, they will embark on a chronological journey around the world from the earliest examples of man s relationship with the horse beginning 6,000 years ago in Kazakhstan, to contemporary examples of sculpture, paintings, and artifacts that document the horse s place in art and history. The visitor will encounter the horse in mythology and see horses at work, from knights, Calvary, and cowboys to stage coaches, farming, and racing. Be sure to check out a special feature of this exhibition, the Redwood Court Corral, located behind the Center. Each day the Corral will feature a different horse breed with demonstrations and special displays. This will be an opportunity to get a close look at one of the world s most beloved animals. As part of this exhibition, visitors will also be able to talk with artists demonstrating their work, visit a workshop where students can create their own masterpiece, listen to a storyteller spin tales of the horse, view special multimedia features, and much more. The dates for the exhibition are concurrent with the L.A. County Fair, September 5 to 28 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The exhibition is free with Fair admission. A horse is worth more than riches. ~Spanish Proverb

2 Pre and Post-Field Trip Activities Millard Sheets Center for the Arts Educational Activities: Preschool The Lesson Plans Page How People Travel The Lesson Plans Page Pretend Horse Competition K - 2 nd grade Funding Factory.com Warming Tray Art Teaching Online Painting: Line, Color & Texture 3 rd - 5 th grade Funding Factory.com Modern Art PBS Teachers Doing what you love PBS Teachers Family History through Art 6 th - 8 th grade The Lesson Plans Page Today in History PBS Teachers Printing through a Master The Lesson Plans Page Negative/Positive Space amas48.htm

3 Helpful Links: The Lesson Plans Page.com Funding Factory.com PBS Teachers Teaching online - Art American Museum of Ceramic Art Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center Claremont Graduate University School of the Arts and Humanities Claremont Museum of Art Latino Art Museum Pomona Art Colony Links to various arts spaces in Pomona Pomona College Montgomery Art Center Riverside Art Museum SCA Gallery Scripps College Art Galleries University of La Verne Art Galleries

4 Millard Sheets Center for the Arts Educational Activities in the Millard Sheets Center of the Arts: View art work and cultural objects Watch and chat with artists at work in various demonstration areas Early Childhood: Creative/Cognitive/Social Development Appreciation of art and the creative process Emphasize processing skills Introduce new vocabulary Creative experience with two and three dimensional forms Elementary: Visual Arts/ Art History To encourage processing, analyzing, and responding through visual arts To promote visual arts vocabulary pertaining to the elements and principles of art and design To understand visual arts in relation to history and culture To respond, analyze, and make judgments about works To explore the social, political, and cultural messages about art See art as a means of personal expression Discover career opportunities in the arts See award winning photography from a national photography competition Creative/Cognitive/Social Development Appreciation of art and the creative process Creative experience with two dimensional forms Introduce new vocabulary Visual Arts/ Art History Explore the various definitions of art Exercise critical thinking and agree-todisagree skills See the correlation between art and technology Explore career opportunities in art photography

5 Millard Sheets Center for the Arts Educational Activities in the Millard Sheets Center of the Arts: Early Childhood: Elementary: Participate in a hands-on activity (no charge) Creative/Physical/Cognitive Development Sensory, creative experience Hand, eye, and muscle coordination Experience with color, shape and texture Sequence and processing skills Encourage self expression Art/Social Science Create and participate in the visual arts Artistic sensory experience used as a tool to convey a message and/or to express an emotion