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Federal Art Project: exhibition of graphic arts

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Resource Type
image
Title
Federal Art Project: exhibition of graphic arts
Coverage / Year
c. 1935 to 1939
Description
Poster, color, 56 x 36 cm.
Interpretation
  • and administered apprentice training programs in many occupations.) These posters, with their strong graphic design, proved effective in informing the public about various opportunities available to them through these educational venues. For more information on the WPA/FAP see image: Holger Cahill.
  • provided jobs in libraries, museums, and laboratories
  • Programs offering remedial education, job training, and career guidance were among the numerous federal programs created to meet the New Deal goal of education of the public. The Workers Education Program was designed to encourage adult education. Other WPA-run programs were the Women’s and Professional Division (which provided training in home economics and health care) ands the National Youth Association (which furnished stipends for college students
Lesson Plans / Themes
Understanding civilizations through art
Learning Standards
  • 25-27 Fine Arts
  • 16 History
Author or Creator
Unknown
Source
Posters of the WPA by Christopher DeNoon, ISBN 0-295-96543-6, 175 p., 1987 (p.11)
Subject / Keywords
  • Exhibitions
  • Posters, American--20th century
  • WPA
  • Federal aid to the arts--United States
  • Federal Arts Project
  • United States. Works Progress Administration
Collection Publisher
Illinois State Library
Rights Management Statement
Date Created
37851

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