ASSIGNMENT:
Together, we will study one of the most tragic sides of world history -- genocide, or ethnic cleansing -- by studying the artwork of survivors of genocide. Your first assignment is to read about a genocide in recent world history, and to make a placard.
REQUIREMENTS FOR 8 1/2 x 11 PLACARD:
- An easy-to-read title
- A piece of artwork made by a survivor of genocide
- A world map with the country highlighted, so we can tell where it happened
- Summary of the genocide: Who (victims & perpetrators), Where, When, What happened & why, How victims were killed, World response (were the perpetrators punished?)
- Analysis of the art (Describe images, mood, tone, and how it relates to the specifics of the genocide)
- Names of partners and roles you played (in small font at the bottom of the placard)
ROLES:
- Art historian (Reads information, finds artwork, writes analysis of art, designs placard)
- Genocide historian (Reads information, finds map, summarizes the genocide, types it up, designs placard)
ASSESSMENT:
- All requirements are met
- Neatness, error-free
- Aesthetic Design
- Accuracy/detailed information
- Analysis shows understanding of genocide
- Tone is serious/compassionate
- Teamwork/Efficiency in class
RESOURCES:
- Suggestion: try google searches for "genocide" "art" and the name of your country. Check the "images" page of Google as well.
- Overview: http://www.ppu.org.uk/genocide/g_genocide_intro.html
- Ukraine: http://www.artukraine.com/famineart/
- Various: http://www.legacy-project.org/index.php?page=arts
- Holocaust: http://www.chgs.umn.edu/museum/responses/
- Bosnia: http://www.sbiscevic.com
- Rwanda: http://www.ardynhalterart.com/stained_glass/stained_glass.htm
- Sudan/Darfur: www.n8w.com/image/art/divest_from_sudan/
- Jack & Hanna
- Charlie & Jenny
- Eric & Stephanie
- Gabe & Hayley
- Michael G & Alexandra
- Michael L. & Jessica
- Kevin & Elise
- Grant & Abby
