Art & Architecture Tour

Art & Architecture Tour Description

3rd – 12th grades

Students observe and analyze the architecture of Reynolda House as an American Country Place of the early twentieth century, identifying neoclassical decoration as well as design and structural aspects of the 1917 building. Students will engage in close-looking with works of art including architectural features as well. 

NC Standard Course of Study Connections: 

ELA: SL.3-8.1

Social Studies: 3.H.1, 4.H.1, 4.H.1.2, 5.B.1, 5.H.1, 5.H.1.2, 7.B.1, 8.H.2.2

Visual Arts: 3.CN.1.2, 6.RE.1.1, 7.CN.1.1, 8.RE.1.2

Learning objectives: Students who experience an Art & Architecture tour will be able to

• define some basic architectural terminology in relation to Reynolda
• explain how Katharine Reynolds’s interest in health played out in choices she made for her house
• practice visual literacy skills of observation and interpretation, especially considering the relationship of form and function and with works of art

Location: Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Available: until December 12, 2025

Accommodates: 8-48 people

90 minutes

$3 + tax per student

Questions? Contact Julia Tanner, julia@reynolda.org

Optional art workshop ($6 plus tax per student for tour + workshop)

• Architecture Stamp Design