RDJ Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) has more than 100 unique galleries and maintains one of the country’s largest and most significant art collections.
A hallmark of the DIA is the diversity of the collection… the museum holds significant works of African, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, Islamic, and Ancient art. Source: www.dia.org
Every year, more than 70,000 students visit the DIA on a field trip. During the first six months of 2021, the DIA will host more than 500 virtual field trips for 10,000+ Metro Detroit students.
Journey Resources
Expressions of Faith by Artists of Faith
Some art is unmistakably religious in nature. Artists across all faiths also represent their communities through more abstract art. In every case, art is an expression of our individual and communal values and aspirations.
Click. Find… RDJ Scavenger Hunt @ the DIA
Click. Find. Ponder... (AKA: this is how we "scavenger-hunt" these days...) Check it out!
Art and Sacred Stories
In Social Studies we learn that familiarity with the past helps us understand the present. Understanding ancient illuminated (painted) texts from different faith traditions teaches about the past and provides insight to generations of religious artistic expression.
Religion Shapes Society
Religion shapes individuals, individuals shape society, society shapes our personal values. Values shape religion, religion shapes people, people shape society...
What Does “Identity” Mean?
Identity: How do show the world who you are?
