Allegory in Painting
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In this EDSITEment lesson, students are introduced to allegory in the visual arts through the works of a number of well-known artists, including Thomas Cole and Caravaggio. Students define allegory and discuss its use in the visual arts, identify allegorical themes in a number of paintings, and explain what makes an image allegorical.
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Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: Visual Arts