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BARNYARD ANIMALS A R T C O N N E C T I O N S > Recommended for ages 6 and under
Animals large and small can be found throughout the Museum. So put on your imaginary straw hat and overalls and head out in search of barnyard animals in the American and Egyptian galleries! Begin your adventure in Gallery 332 in the Art of the Americas Wing.
Vache (Cow)
Gallery 332
This cow sculpture in the Abstraction Gallery, 332, was created by Alexander Calder, a famous American sculptor. Think about cows you have seen in real life.
> What parts did Calder include to make his wire sculpture look like a real cow?
As a child, Calder loved making things from everyday objects. He and his sister Margaret made a ranch scene from cardboard, with corrals for animals and watering holes. When he was older, he created an entire miniature circus that included animals, all made of wire, fabric, and other materials! He would invite friends over and perform circus shows for them. In the space below, sketch your favorite barnyard animal.
> What will you include in the picture? For example, if you choose a bunny, you might draw grass for it to eat. Search this gallery for other works by Alexander Calder. Some are small and others are hanging up high.
BARNYARD ANIMALS ART CONNECTIONS > Recommended for ages 6 and under
Cookie Jar
Made possible by Arthur R. Hilsinger and Barbara J. Janson.
Gallery 222 What other animals can you find on a farm? Travel down to the Arts and Crafts Gallery, 222, to find this cookie jar decorated with roosters! A 17-year-old girl created this cookie jar. She was part of a group called the Saturday Evening Girls. They were teenagers from immigrant families who met each week in Boston’s North End to hear stories, sing, dance, and play games together. Some of them made pottery to sell and raise a little money for their families. They painted bowls, plates, mugs, and vases with all kinds of motifs and designs including flowers and animals.
> There are farm animals all over this gallery. What others can you find? > Imagine painting your own pottery. Which animals would you include?
Sekhemankhptah
After your visit FA R M H O P P I N G With your parents, search online to find a local farm near you to visit! When you go, bring paper and colored pencils or crayons to sketch the animals and other things you see. Taste some fruits and vegetables while you’re there!
Gallery 209B
Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt! Search for Sekhemankhptah’s (sekem-ank-ta) offering chapel (tomb) located nearby in the Egyptian and Nubian Gallery, 209B. The image on the right is just a small sample of what you will see there!
Farming and farm animals were important to the ancient Egyptians. Many Egyptians were farmers, growing their own food and animals. Sekhemankhptah had an important job. He was in charge of the king’s grain storage. He oversaw the harvesting of grain and the raising of farm animals. When he died, he wanted his tomb (offering chapel) to show these important activities.
> Which farm animals can you find inside his tomb? They are all around, but look closely, some are hard to see!
As you travel through the Museum, look for more farm animals in works of art from Asia, Europe, America, and the Ancient World. REVERSE: ALEXANDER CALDER, VACHE (COW), ABOUT 1929. BRASS WIRE. DECORATIVE ARTS SPECIAL FUND, 1960. © 2010 CALDER FOUNDATION, NEW YORK / ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK. ON VIEW IN THE SAUNDRA AND WILLIAM H. LANE GALLERY, 332. ABOVE, CLOCKWISE: PAUL REVERE POTTERY OF THE SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS CLUB, DECORATED BY IDA E. GOLDSTEIN, COOKIE JAR, 1911. EARTHENWARE WITH GLAZE. GIFT OF DR. DAVID L. BLOOM AND FAMILY IN HONOR OF HIS MOTHER, SARA GALNER BLOOM, 2007. ON VIEW IN THE LORRAINE AND ALAN BRESSLER GALLERY, 222. AMULET IN THE FORM OF AN ANIMAL, EGYPTIAN, PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, 3650–3300 BC. CARNELIAN. HARVARD UNIVERSITY—BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS EXPEDITION. ON VIEW IN GALLERY 105A. OFFERING CHAPEL OF SEKHEMANKHPTAH, EGYPTIAN, OLD KINGDOM, DYNASTY 5, 2465–2323 BC. PAINTED LIMESTONE. EMILY ESTHER SEARS FUND. ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. © 2013 MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON.
Animals large and small can be found throughout the Museum. So put on your imaginary straw hat and overalls and head out in search of barnyard animals in the American and Egyptian galleries! Begin your adventure in Gallery 332 in the Art of the Americas Wing.
Vache (Cow)
Gallery 332
This cow sculpture in the Abstraction Gallery, 332, was created by Alexander Calder, a famous American sculptor. Think about cows you have seen in real life.
> What parts did Calder include to make his wire sculpture look like a real cow?
As a child, Calder loved making things from everyday objects. He and his sister Margaret made a ranch scene from cardboard, with corrals for animals and watering holes. When he was older, he created an entire miniature circus that included animals, all made of wire, fabric, and other materials! He would invite friends over and perform circus shows for them. In the space below, sketch your favorite barnyard animal.
> What will you include in the picture? For example, if you choose a bunny, you might draw grass for it to eat. Search this gallery for other works by Alexander Calder. Some are small and others are hanging up high.
BARNYARD ANIMALS ART CONNECTIONS > Recommended for ages 6 and under
Cookie Jar
Made possible by Arthur R. Hilsinger and Barbara J. Janson.
Gallery 222 What other animals can you find on a farm? Travel down to the Arts and Crafts Gallery, 222, to find this cookie jar decorated with roosters! A 17-year-old girl created this cookie jar. She was part of a group called the Saturday Evening Girls. They were teenagers from immigrant families who met each week in Boston’s North End to hear stories, sing, dance, and play games together. Some of them made pottery to sell and raise a little money for their families. They painted bowls, plates, mugs, and vases with all kinds of motifs and designs including flowers and animals.
> There are farm animals all over this gallery. What others can you find? > Imagine painting your own pottery. Which animals would you include?
Sekhemankhptah
After your visit FA R M H O P P I N G With your parents, search online to find a local farm near you to visit! When you go, bring paper and colored pencils or crayons to sketch the animals and other things you see. Taste some fruits and vegetables while you’re there!
Gallery 209B
Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt! Search for Sekhemankhptah’s (sekem-ank-ta) offering chapel (tomb) located nearby in the Egyptian and Nubian Gallery, 209B. The image on the right is just a small sample of what you will see there!
Farming and farm animals were important to the ancient Egyptians. Many Egyptians were farmers, growing their own food and animals. Sekhemankhptah had an important job. He was in charge of the king’s grain storage. He oversaw the harvesting of grain and the raising of farm animals. When he died, he wanted his tomb (offering chapel) to show these important activities.
> Which farm animals can you find inside his tomb? They are all around, but look closely, some are hard to see!
As you travel through the Museum, look for more farm animals in works of art from Asia, Europe, America, and the Ancient World. REVERSE: ALEXANDER CALDER, VACHE (COW), ABOUT 1929. BRASS WIRE. DECORATIVE ARTS SPECIAL FUND, 1960. © 2010 CALDER FOUNDATION, NEW YORK / ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK. ON VIEW IN THE SAUNDRA AND WILLIAM H. LANE GALLERY, 332. ABOVE, CLOCKWISE: PAUL REVERE POTTERY OF THE SATURDAY EVENING GIRLS CLUB, DECORATED BY IDA E. GOLDSTEIN, COOKIE JAR, 1911. EARTHENWARE WITH GLAZE. GIFT OF DR. DAVID L. BLOOM AND FAMILY IN HONOR OF HIS MOTHER, SARA GALNER BLOOM, 2007. ON VIEW IN THE LORRAINE AND ALAN BRESSLER GALLERY, 222. AMULET IN THE FORM OF AN ANIMAL, EGYPTIAN, PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, 3650–3300 BC. CARNELIAN. HARVARD UNIVERSITY—BOSTON MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS EXPEDITION. ON VIEW IN GALLERY 105A. OFFERING CHAPEL OF SEKHEMANKHPTAH, EGYPTIAN, OLD KINGDOM, DYNASTY 5, 2465–2323 BC. PAINTED LIMESTONE. EMILY ESTHER SEARS FUND. ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHT MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. © 2013 MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON.
