Albert Bierstadt is a highly celebrated artist who was able to capture the beauty of the American landscape. The class will first learn how Bierstadt explored America during the 1800s and painted the majestic countryside. Then, they will take three days to recreate an American landscape using paint, crayons, magazines, and a huge canvas to capture their town as they see it.

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Pros

• Great images and artist information is provided
• Mural projects beautify the classroom space while providing the opportunity to collaborate, plan, and create

Cons

• Space to create the mural may be difficult to find