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Age of Exploration

Explore the cultural exchanges that took place between Europe and other regions of the world as a result of travel, trade, and colonization.
Grades: 5-12 | Max # of Students: 30*
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Medieval Art

Explore Byzantine, Ethiopian, Islamic, and Western medieval art. View sculptures, stained glass, and even a knight in shining armor! Grades: 2-12 | Max # of Students: 60
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Ancient Egypt

Look at art from throusands of years ago and discuss how it reflects the beliefs and customs of ancient Egypt.
Grades: 2-12 | Max # of Students: 30*
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Mythology

Compare mythological stories and creatures from various cultures and examine the functions of myths in ancient and modern times. Grades: 2-12 | Max # of Students: 60
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Ancient Greece and Rome

Compare and contrast the art, culture, and daily life of ancient Greece and Rome. Grades: 2-12 | Max # of Students: 30*
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Nature in Asian Art

Discuss the theme of nature in the arts of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Grades: 4-12 | Max # of Students: 30*
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Ancient World

Community life in ancient Egypt, the Near East, Greece and Rome. (Ancient Americas and China can be covered upon request.)
Grades: 2-12 | Max # of Students: 60
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Renaissance Art

Discover how advancements during the Renaissance are reflected in the art of the period. (Baroque art can be included upon request.) Grades: 6-12 | Max # of Students: 45*
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Animals in Art

Discover and identify animals both real and imaginary. Grades: k-2 | Max # of Students: 120
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Telling Stories in Art

Journey through time and explore how stories can be told through art. Perfect for those who want to see a little bit of everything.
Grades: 2-12 | Max # of Students: 120
outreach available >> yes
(grades 2-6 only)
studio available >> yes

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Sounds of the Centuries

Listen to musical excerpts from different cultures and discover the relationship between music and art. Grades: k-5 | Max # of Students: 45*
outreach available >> no
studio available >> yes

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Chamber of Art and Wonders

Learn about collecting in the 17th-century. Marvel at the man-made and natural objects that astounded collectors of the past. Grades: 2-12 | Max # of Students: 30* outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Stop, Look, Listen, and Touch

Examine paintings and sculptures for lines, shapes, colors, and textures. Grades: k-2 | Max # of Students: 120
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Developing Language & Literacy through the Arts (DLLA)

Designed for first grade Baltimore County students, this tour is a perfect complement to the DLLA curriculum.
Grade 1 | Max # of Students 60
Outreach available >> No studio available >> yes

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World Of The Samurai

Study objects of war and peace used by the famous Japanese warrior class. Grades: 4-12 | Max # of Students: 30*
outreach available >> yes
studio available >> yes

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Mathematical Masterpieces

starting March, 2010 Discover how artists have used geometry, measurement, and patterns throughout history.
Grades: 6-8 | Max # of Students: 30*
outreach available >> no
studio available >> yes

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19th-Century Art

Tours are not available in December and January. Analyze 19th-century America and Europe through painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts. Grades: 6-12 | Max # of Students: 60
outreach available >> no
studio available >> yes