Conversations

Curriculum Resource Guide

Alma Woodsey Thomas 1891–1978, United States A Fantastic Sunset (detail) 1970 Acrylic on canvas 120.8 x 120 cm (47 1/2 x 47 1/4 in.) Collection of Camille O. and William H. Cosby Jr.
Alma Woodsey Thomas
1891–1978, United States
A Fantastic Sunset (detail)
1970
Acrylic on canvas
120.8 x 120 cm (47 1/2 x 47 1/4 in.)
Collection of Camille O. and William H. Cosby Jr.
This curriculum resource guide is designed to accompany the exhibition:

CONVERSATIONS: African and African American Artworks in Dialog from the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and the Camille O. and William H. Cosby Collections

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The units are designed around six themes in the exhibition developed for the purpose of teaching for content and at the same time encouraging self-expression. These classroom activities can be modified to align with Common Core and/or state’s SOLs.  They can also be customized to integrate art with cross-disciplinary units in Language Arts, Social Studies, Arts, History and Culture.

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Conversations: African and African American Artworks in Dialogue was a major part of the museum’s 50th anniversary, celebrating its unique history and contributions toward furthering meaningful dialogue between Africa and the African diaspora.

Conversations: African and African American Artworks in Dialogue was supported by a major donation made to the museum by Dr. Camille O. Cosby.


Conversations ran from November 9, 2014 to January 24, 2016 at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art.