Public Art in the Gilded Age | Treasures of New York: "Stanford White"

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Gilded Age architect architecture Stanford White Augustus Saint-Gaudens monuments public art Diana roman mythology mythology Reconstruction post-Civil War newly rich 19th century New York City Madison Square Garden arts across the curriculum aac16 Treasures of New York Treasures of New York: Stanford White middle school social studies 8th grade social studies 19th century changing society artist Diana of the Tower nude
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English-Language Arts History-Social Science The Arts
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Public Art in the Gilded Age | Treasures of New York: "Stanford White"

Learn about the famous statue sculpted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, “Diana of the Tower,” that sat atop Stanford White’s Madison Square Garden during the Gilded Age in this video from Treasures of New York: Stanford White. Through video, discussion questions, and classroom activities explore how public art reflects society and serves as a vivid connection to history.

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