Mitchell Museum Experience

The Robert Russa Moton Museum, is located in Farmville, Prince Edward County, Virginia. In 1939 it was known as Robert Russa Moton High School. It was a single-story brick building that contained six classrooms and a small auditorium. The building was holding about five-hundred students yet it was built to only hold one-hundred and eighty students. This was a school for African Americans students only. The large well equipped whites only Farmville High School served as a reminder to the students of Moton High School that it was separate but definitely not equal. There were many major differences between the two high schools. In Monton High School they were forced to learn in shack like buildings that lacked a proficient heating source. The

Wright museum my feelings were totally different. Although I admired everything about the museum, I grew more and more emotional the more I explored. The experience itself was a great eye opener for me. I have always been well aware of Black History and slavery, but seeing and walking through replicas of what my ancestors endured - was overwhelming. I saw models of slaves, stacked on top of each other, smothered, cluttered into small spaces on a makeshift slave ship. I saw images of the brutality and the abuse that slaves endured. The most interesting thing of all was that I learned about Africa,their minerals and resources, their rainfall and vegetation, and the rest of the continent before the begin of the slave trade - understanding the root of it all. I was also privileged to learn the “Daily Routine” of a

Visiting the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian was a great experience. At first walking into the museum we found there to be many artifacts and examples of the Indians used in their daily lives. Walking around the museum it was nice to see all the items we spoke and read about in class. My first impressions were that the museum would be born but seeing and reading about something is very different and being able to capture the real beauty of Indian lives was a great experience.

I went to the Moca Jax exposition by Andrew Moore, where out of the all the expositions there, that one that got my attention the most since it showed how forgetful humans can be. By showing all the abandoned places that in a period of time, they were the main attraction of those specific places. The Moca Jax also explained how the landscape has changed through time. Also showcased was how nature takes back what it deem hers, which comes down to the idea that no matter what human do, nature will always win over it.

After delivering his remarks, Mitchell took the weekend to fish in the Gulf of Mexico while newspapers across the country reported and commented on the Mitchell response. The reaction was mixed, from high praise for his courage to damning denunciation for his insubordination. Among the military command there was no argument that Mitchell had gone too far. In fact, Mitchell expected the Army to arrest him on Monday, September 7th when he returned from his weekend vacation. By Wednesday he began to fear that, in view of his great popularity with the media, and with veteran groups, the War Department might back down. On September 9th he issued additional statements including the observation: “What I have said about the conditions in our national

The largest and most obvious representation of Native Americans that I saw is the artwork, The Gift. I knew that this was an “Indian” image because of the way it was arranged in symbols was very similar to other Native American works I have seen in the past in textbooks and pictures. This is an enormous piece of artwork located on the walkway between the student union buildings. The art is in the walkway as lighter colored bricks which form figures, all with significant meanings, and water on the edges. As you walk down this spectacular piece of artwork there are plaques which explain the meaning and significance of each of the figures and tell you about the history of the composition. The artwork is by a Native American artist, Senora Lynch. The significance of the figures as explained shows what the Native

Prior to researching about the Navajo Native American art forms, I was unaware of all the various forms of art seen in their culture. Most people think of the paintings and drawings when they think of art, but there are other forms of art and ways to be expressive without painting and drawing. Upon researching this fascinating culture, I learned so much more about their lives and the forms of art that they create. Throughout this paper I will be talking about the different art forms the Navajo culture possesses. The Navajo art forms consist of jewelry, blankets, rugs, pottery and baskets.

When the Europeans arrived in North America, they brought several new materials and items that the Native Americans were not accustomed to. Things such as beads and glass became common components of Native American artwork. Before the Europeans, the Natives relied on everyday perishable items like wood and fiber. They would also use hides from animals and quills as well. The later artworks of the Indians had a "daily life" theme to a degree. They would implement their art into things like baskets, clothing, headdresses and tools. The sky, underworld and earth all had great meaning to the Native Americans and all three were very evident in most of their works. Many of the headdresses could only be worn by proven warriors and they were

The initial purpose of the Coleman museum was to provide a welcoming setting to appreciate the art in it's cultural and historical benefits as well as it's successive generations of Fannel County visitors and citizens. By spanning both history and art combined, the Coleman museum offers a unique perspective on both ends. A person and/or visitors can truly appreciate the museum's collection of art and history, especially if they're open to a historical literate challenge.

To start off, a Natural History Museum is usually a place where the public can visit to obtain knowledge on the history of the earth and its inhabitants. Much about people’s culture and customs is found in a Natural History museum, especially people that have made a difference or played a role in history that we learn today. Therefore, the Indigenous peoples are represented in these precise museums. The indigenous people have various amount of customs that are even used today, however, the fact that many of their descriptions are led by the word “histor” or “ancient” almost makes the guests at museums believe that these indigenous people are no longer alive, and that is incorrect. The key objective for a Natural History museum is to simply help connect the understanding of human beings, connections based on culture, communities, to the earth and to each other. Precisely, The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles does not fully represent in depth the qualities that made the indigenous people so innovative, intelligent, and powerful; Therefore, the importance of the indigenous people is almost overshadowed by everything else that is presented at the museum. Overall, the indigenous people are represented here because of their

Native American art is a profoundly expressive culture that has been a way of life for so many Native Americans. Native American art history has advanced over thousands of years and is composed of several idiosyncratic styles from the differentiating cultures of diverse Indian tribes. From Navajo to Hopi, each tribe has a particular history, which consists of many types of Native American arts including beadwork, jewelry, weaving, pottery, carvings, kachinas, masks, totem poles, and more. To truly understand Native American art, we will explore Native American art history, its subjects, and if Native American art has a spiritual connection to it.

The Native Americans that most people think of wear large feather headdresses, clothing made from animal skins, sandals, and plaited hair. Nevertheless, these

On my visit to the Japanese American Museum I learned plenty of History from a culture that I would have never pictured myself going into depth with. I learned of the roots of the Japanese, religion, and injustices that they faced throughout decades. Within all this I also learned what was the communities way of communication.

I learned a lot from this trip. It was an unforgettable moment. I loved that Mr. Bierly presented all the pieces then for a person who was the first time visited a museum, I felt that was the best and even for others then already had been in one .I am very sure, it was better and more instructive. I liked that we could have our time to explore more pieces then tried to apply what Mr. Bierly taught in class. One thing that I experienced in the trip, while he was explaining each pieces of art, I was able to understand then apply my knowledge on it. I really enjoyed time in the

Museums serve as a way to connect with the public on a large scale, and the knowledge held within exhibits can be a fruitful experience for those who choose to visit these institutions. Experiencing all that a museum has to offer, no matter how well intentioned, can at times be confusing and overwhelming to the individuals visiting the site. The Smithsonian’s Museum of the American Indian dedicates itself to Native Americans in North and South America, and worked tirelessly with varying tribes to create a new standard. Some visitors and scholars found their work to be successful in design and approach while others found it to be lacking in execution. This institution does not approach Native American history in a familiar fashion; however it does cover an expansive period of time, and produces a great amount of detail while generating powerful emotions.