The seventh grade class from St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point recently took a class trip to The Art Institute of Chicago.
Art teachers Carrie Kirby and Morag Thompson were accompanied by principal Tom Ruiz and 7th grade teachers Rachel Baker and Theresa McLouglin.
The vast and beautiful museum, which is considered one of the best in the world, holds many masterpieces. Students enjoyed viewing important paintings and sculptures and had the culturally enriching experience of seeing art firsthand and learning about the world through art.
Van Gogh, Monet, Seurat and Renoir are just a few of the French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists on display. Seurat's, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte which stands at 6'10"x10'1" is an intriguing example of the technique called Pointillism. Many of the students listed this piece among their favorites.
Another iconic painting that caught the students attention was American Gothic by Grant Wood. Also in The Modern American Art section of the museum, is the familiar Nighthawks, a diner setting painted in 1942 by Edward Hopper.
The hundreds of works of art viewed by students will undoubtedly impact them in their perception of the world and the importance of art. Student Council President, Lauren Garcia said, “We all enjoyed the trip and thought it was a great experience.”
St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point has been educating children in the Roman Catholic tradition since 1872. The school offers grade levels Junior Pre-Kindergarten through eight. St. Mary’s faculty teaches a rich curriculum supported by cutting-edge technology and a multitude of cultural experiences such as trips to various museums. St. Mary’s is currently accepting applications for new students in grades PK-8 for the 2016-2017 school year. To learn more about St. Mary’s School visit stmarycp.org/school.