Learning Resources

Exploring Chuck Close's life and his art, and learning about his creative processes first hand increases the appreciation of his artistic accomplishment. To assist and guide you, as a student, a teacher, or an art enthusiast, in this journey the following resources are provided for your educational uses.

Teacher's Packet

Prepared by the Blaffer Gallery, the Teacher's Packet contains additional information, discussion starters, and ideas for activities to use in the elementary and secondary classroom.

Related Projects and Activities

Other classroom experiences have successfully explored the ideas about process and collaboration in Chuck Close's work. The following links direct you to various web sites that showcase student projects and outline the lesson plan and objectives of other teachers utilizing Chuck Close's approaches to art in the classroom.