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David and Sophie are up to their usual antics in Captain America II while exploring Transparency: An LGBTQ+ Glass Art Exhibition. Artist Nancy Callan speaks in-depth about her work and life as an LGBTQ+ artist, Javoen Byrd gives us a lesson in Yoruba mythology, and Jabari interviews Dr. Robin Rosenberg about her talk, What is a Superhero?.
Junior Curator Assignment
MODERN DAY SUPERHERO
For this week’s Junior Curator assignment we’ll research the origins of superheroes. Start by looking up TV Tropes - Superhero Origins online, they have 10 scenarios listed. After you have studied these and others you can find, you get to invent your own superhero! Remember a superhero is a force for good in the world. What will your superhero do to support humanity right now, in this time and place? What kind of superhero do we need?
Email your completed assignment to juniorcurator@museumofglass.org and you will receive a sticker from Museum of Glass to work on achieving Junior Curator status! We will post it next to Nancy Callan’s piece Captain America II in our upcoming virtual gallery.
Key Terms
Parents and teachers are urged to use this glossary in conjunction with the episode, Captain America II, to impart lessons that follow Washington State education standards. Watch and listen with your Junior Curator scholar and help them to identify these words during the show.
Additional Activities and Art Projects
Earn a sticker for each project you complete and work on achieving Junior Curator Status!
MYTHological VS. POP CULTURE HEROES
Heroes exist around the world and in your own personal life. In this activity, you will explore similarities between age-old mythological heroes and heroes in modern-day culture.
LASCAUX CAVE PAINTING
The Lascaux Cave Paintings are truly one of the wonders of the world. This project will focus on the technique used in the Lascaux Caves of using pigment to draw images on the cave walls and ceilings.
Rosie the Riveter (S)Hero Propaganda Poster
Show how a (s)hero brings value to your life by designing a propaganda poster in a style much like ones of Rosie the Riveter.
Additional Resources
Javoen Byrd
Founder of The Hawk Foundation for Research and Education in African/African American Culture
Master of Ethnomusicology, University of Washington
Dr. Robin S. Rosenberg
Author and Clinical Psychologist
Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, University of Maryland, College Park
Nancy Callan
Featured artist
What is a Superhero | Robin Rosenberg
Google Talks
Mythological Easter Eggs Hiding In Pop Culture
Article by Ryan Sargent
Lascaux Cave
Definition by Ancient History Encyclopedia
Lascaux Cave Paintings
Article by Visual Arts Cork