Burton 5th Grade Tours DIA

On Tuesday, January 14, Burton 5th graders toured the Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) with their art teacher Dorota Jakuc and chaperones. In small groups, students viewed artwork created by the artists who they studied in the Burton Art Studio including Andy Warhol, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Louise Nevelson and Diego Rivera. Ms. Jakuc shared, “We had time to explore the museum with our small groups and were able to enjoy viewing mummies, ancient art, Early American art, modern art, and many others. We also attended the art installation by Detroit's own Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois - which is currently on display at the DIA.  She is an African American artist trained in metalsmithing and jewelry whose larger than life art took our breath away.”

Students also ate their lunch at the DIA and after each group was given a docent participate in a 4-6 piece masterpiece Thinking Through Art tour. Each tour focused on students making personal meaning from looking at art. The tour was inquiry based and invited students to respond to a series of specific questions. Some students also participated in a mini art-making activity.