A dinner party of their own: tribute to Judy Chicago.(The Dinner Party)

From: Arts & Activities | Date: February 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Who am I? Where am I going? What makes me unique? These are all queries of adolescence. Our students are growing up in a challenging, frightening, confusing world and need time to reflect on their personal journeys to adulthood.

My first encounter with Judy Chicago's Dinner Party, and the history of its inception and creation, impressed me. Imagine what a huge undertaking this was! Imagine the thought and planning that went into each place setting. Now ... imagine art students creating a dinner party featuring autobiography plates.

My high-school "Introduction to Fine ...

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