The UMMA collections are often used by classes organized under the "American Studies" heading. This collection contains portfolios in this vein, as well as additional materials that may be of use for university faculty and UMMA staff.
This learning collection features selected objects, images, prints, paintings, and photographs from the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s collection designed to support educators in the history and social studies classroom. The “American History Abridged” provides highlighted objects and images from United States history, while the other collections feature specialized objects based on specific historical periods. When possible, the distinct historical learning collections include artwork created only during that era rather than works created later the depict earlier events. Some collections also contain contemporary works of art from artists like Kara Walker or Glenn Ligon that incorporate historical themes, subjects, and methodology in their work.
American Untitled ("Ivy Mike" Nuclear Test) chromogenic print on paper 11 ⅝ in x 19 1/16 in (29.53 cm x 48.42 cm);16 in x 20 in (40.64 cm x 50.8 cm);11 9/16 in x 14 ½ in (29.37 cm x 36.83 cm);11 9/16 in x 19 1/16 in (29.37 cm x 48.42 cm) Gift of The Morris and Beverly Baker Foundation, in memory of Morris D. Baker, a graduate of The University of Michigan School of Architecture, 1952
David Turnley Gulf War, Iraq, from "Detroit Focus 2000" black and white photograph on paper 11 in. x 14 in. ( 27.9 cm x 35.5 cm ) Gift of Detroit Focus 2000, and partial purchase with funds from the Jean Paul Slusser Memorial Fund
Josephine Meckseper Untitled (March on Washington 9/24/05, Coffins, Xray) chromogenic color print on paper 18 3/8 in x 14 in (46.67 cm x 35.56 cm);15 3/8 in x 10 15/16 in (39.05 cm x 27.78 cm);18 3/8 in x 14 in (46.67 cm x 35.56 cm) Museum purchase made possible by the W. Hawkins Ferry Fund
Jack Levine The General aquatint and etching on paper 14 13/16 x 17 13/16 in. (37.6 x 45.1 cm);22 1/8 x 28 1/8 in. (56.04 x 71.28 cm);19 15/16 x 26 in. (50.5 x 66 cm);14 7/8 x 19 3/8 in. (37.63 x 49.06 cm) Museum Purchase
American culture — by seth@whirl-i-gig.com (February 13 2017 @ 1:07 pm) Americas — by seth@whirl-i-gig.com (February 13 2017 @ 1:07 pm) Military history — by seth@whirl-i-gig.com (February 13 2017 @ 1:07 pm) North america — by seth@whirl-i-gig.com (February 13 2017 @ 1:07 pm) U.s. history — by seth@whirl-i-gig.com (February 13 2017 @ 1:07 pm) United states — by seth@whirl-i-gig.com (February 13 2017 @ 1:07 pm) War — by seth@whirl-i-gig.com (February 13 2017 @ 1:07 pm) Wartime — by seth@whirl-i-gig.com (February 13 2017 @ 1:07 pm)