Elementary School Resource

Pippin’s Story by NGA

In this activity, students will learn about the life and painting style of African-American artist Horace Pippin. They will discover how to “read” the clues in his painting Interior and write a story about the work. By solving counting and time problems, students will also create their own “secret number” painting.

Related NY State Academic Standards: NAS.VA.Cr2.1.1.a, NAS.VA.Cr2.1.3.a, ARTS.VA.E.1.1.A, and more!

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