Program

Public Programs: Humanities Projects in Museums and Historical Organizations

Period of Performance

1/1/1987 - 5/31/1988

Funding Totals

$44,191.00 (approved)
$44,191.00 (awarded)


Art and Propaganda: Images of Ourselves and Our Enemies, 1914-1918

FAIN: GM-23340-86

University of Missouri, Kansas City (Kansas City, MO 64110-2235)
Richard McKinzie (Project Director: June 1986 to September 1988)

To support a study of World War I propaganda posters in the Liberty Memorial Museum by high school students. Working with scholars, teachers, and museum curators, participants will develop an exhibition and catalogue to interpret the posters both as historical documents and works of art.