Self-Guides

Stone Sculpture in the Southeast Asian Collection at The Art Institute of Chicago
Students explore various stone media used in the sculpture in the Southeast Asian galleries of the Art Institute.

Three Modern Artists
Students study paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Jackson Pollock to determine what elements of their paintings—color, brushstrokes, composition—mark their individual styles.

What is the Significance of Color in Art?
Students examine how color is used in works of art from different historical periods to create meaning, direct the viewer’s eye, and express emotion.

Color and Pigment in Impressionist Paintings
Students examine works of art by various Impressionist artists to learn how color and pigment are used to express different emotions.