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.
Andrew Dasburg New Mexico Landscape pen and ink on white paper 16 in x 20 ⅜ in (40.64 cm x 51.75 cm);22 ⅛ in x 28 ⅛ in (56.2 cm x 71.44 cm);18 ⅝ in x 25 ⅞ in (47.31 cm x 65.72 cm) Museum Purchase
Wilfred Byron Shaw Arizona Home watercolor 13 ⅛ in x 19 in (33.34 cm x 48.26 cm) Gift of The Ann Arbor Art Association, in memory of Ruby S. Churchhill
Lyonel Feininger Connecticut Hills watercolor and ink on white paper 11 4/5 in x 18 ⅛ in (30 cm x 46.04 cm);26 1/16 in x 32 1/16 in (66.2 cm x 81.44 cm);11 4/5 in x 18 ⅛ in (30 cm x 46.04 cm) Museum Purchase
Abraham Walkowitz New York graphite on white paper 13 ⅜ in x 7 1/16 in (33.97 cm x 17.94 cm);13 11/16 in x 7 ⅜ in (34.77 cm x 18.73 cm);19 ⅜ in x 14 ⅜ in (49.21 cm x 36.51 cm) Gift of Abraham Walkowitz
Abraham Walkowitz New York graphite on white paper 13 ⅜ in x 7 3/16 in (33.97 cm x 18.26 cm);19 ¼ in x 14 ⅜ in (48.89 cm x 36.51 cm) Gift of Abraham Walkowitz
Maurice Brazil Prendergast Cape Ann watercolor and graphite on paper x 15 1/4 in. x 38.7 cm;18 1/8 x 22 1/8 in. (45.88 x 56.04 cm) Gift of Mrs. Charles Prendergast in honor of Charles Sawyer
Frederick W. Becker New York Landscape wood engraving on paper 7 3/16 in x 5 1/16 in (18.26 cm x 12.86 cm) Allocated by the U.S. Government
Commissioned through the New Deal art projects