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Picture of Mrs. Ottoman and baby  

CREATIVE PORTRAITS:
Using Art and Artifacts to Deepen Historical Understanding

Image of Maria Gonzalez and soldaderas

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Overview | Facilitator's Framework | Student | Object Observation Sheet

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Objective Observations

Describe what you see in the photograph -  the forms and structures and the arrangement of the various  elements. Avoid personal feelings or interpretations. Your description should help someone who has not seen the image to visualize it. 
 
 
 
 
 








 

Subjective Observations

Describe your personal feelings, associations, and judgements about the image. Always anchor your subjective response in something that is seen.  For example, "I see..., and it makes me think of ...."

Questions you have about the photograph: 
 
 






 
 
 

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