https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk This Padlet contains all resources from the White House Historical Association related to Alma Thomas and Resurrection. en-us 2021-08-19 14:43:33 UTC 2023-01-23 18:28:10 UTC hello@padlet.com WHHAeducation https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686151103 The White House is known as the home and office of the president and the first family, but is also a museum. The White House contains a large art collection that has grown and evolved over time. Through the 20^th century, the story told by the White House Collection has grown to include modern art from many diverse and innovative American artists. Explore the Modern Art and the White House Classroom Resource Packet to explore this unique collection of celebrated art.]]> 2021-08-19 14:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686151103 WHHAeducation https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686153669 The White House is known as an office for the president and the home of the first family, but it can also be considered a museum. The Executive Mansion contains a large fine arts collection that includes some of the best American paintings and sculptures. Understanding the history behind the collection helps to illuminate how the White House has become a museum for American culture.]]> 2021-08-19 14:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686153669 WHHAeducation https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686473216  Alma Thomas’s 1966 painting "Resurrection" emphasizes primary and secondary colors in bright dabs of paint organized in circles. This style of art was part of a movement called the Washington Color School. This style of art features large areas of flat, solid color on the canvas – a “color field.” Artists in the Washington Color School used geometric shapes in solid colors with clean, precise edges, often arranged in abstract patterns. Use this activity guide to inspire your own artwork mirroring those from artists in the Washington Color School!]]> 2021-08-19 17:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686473216 WHHAeducation https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686476261 This episode of "White House History Weekly" features the history and significance of Alma Thomas’ “Resurrection.” The White House Historical Association worked with First Lady Michelle Obama to acquire the beautiful painting. Alma Thomas is the first African American female to be represented in the White House Collection.]]> 2021-08-19 17:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686476261 WHHAeducation https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686477490 Take a closer look at a recent addition to the art of the White House - "Resurrection" by Alma Thomas. In this short video, the WHHA Education Team explores the first artwork by an African American woman to join the permanent White House Collection.]]> 2021-08-19 17:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686477490 WHHAeducation https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686479339 The White House is more than just a home and office for the President of the United States. It is also a museum housing a large collection of art. As the nation has grown and changed, so has the White House Collection. Explore the White House Collection and its uniquely American stories from diverse and innovative artists.]]> 2021-08-19 17:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686479339 WHHAeducation https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686499619 This article, written by WHHA historian Lina Mann, provides background information about Alma Thomas and her piece "Resurrection" in the White House collection.]]> 2021-08-19 18:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686499619 WHHAeducation https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686504730 This page, created for educators in our DC Declaration of Learning program, provides context on the painting "Resurrection," the artist, Alma Thomas, and details about its tenure in the White House collection.]]> 2021-08-19 18:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/WHHAeducation/xdpi2gncq3ds9znk/wish/1686504730