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.
Exploring Identity and Identity Politics in American Culture
Bill Jacobson Interim Portrait #373 dye coupler print on paper 30 in x 36 in (76.2 cm x 91.4 cm);44 1/2 in x 36 3/4 in (113.03 cm x 93.35 cm) Gift of the artist and Julie Saul Gallery, New York
Bill Jacobson Song of Sentient Beings #1612 gelatin silver print on paper 36 in x 28 in (91.4 cm x 71.1 cm);36 in x 28 in (91.4 cm x 71.1 cm) Museum purchase made possible by the W. Hawkins Ferry Fund
Don Camp Brother who Taught Me To Dance/Ira Camp earth pigment and casein monoprint on rag paper 30 in. x 22 in. ( 76.2 cm x 55.9 cm ) Gift of the artist's wife
Don Camp Man Who Writes/John Wideman earth pigment and casein monoprint on paper 30 in. x 22 in. ( 76.2 cm x 55.9 cm ) Gift of Suzan and Michael Alexander in memory of Scott M. Ziobro
Greg Friedler Botanist, 21 Years Old toned gelatin silver print on paper 6 x 9 in. ( 15.24 x 22.86 cm ) Gift from the Collection of David S. Rosen MD, MPH
Glenn Ligon Untitled etching, aquatint, spitbite, and sugarlift on Rives BFK paper 25 in x 17 1/4 in (63.5 cm x 43.82 cm);32 3/16 in x 26 3/16 in (81.76 cm x 66.52 cm) Museum Purchase
Glenn Ligon Untitled etching, aquatint, spitbite, sugarlift on Rives BF 25 in x 17 1/4 in (63.5 cm x 43.82 cm);32 3/16 in x 26 3/16 in (81.76 cm x 66.52 cm) Museum Purchase
Danny Lyon Carlos Leaving the Football Game gelatin silver print on paper 11 in x 14 in (27.94 cm x 35.56 cm) Gift of Thomas Wilson '79 and Jill Garling '80
Nan Goldin Simon on the Subway, NYC cibachrome print on paper 13 in x 19 1/4 in (33.02 cm x 48.89 cm);20 1/8 in x 24 1/8 in (51.12 cm x 61.28 cm);16 in x 19 3/4 in (40.64 cm x 50.17 cm);12 15/16 in x 19 5/16 in (32.86 cm x 49.05 cm) Museum purchase made possible by the Jean Paul Slusser Memorial Fund
Nan Goldin Self-portrait laughing, Paris cibachrome print on paper 16 in x 20 in (40.64 cm x 50.8 cm) Gift from the Collection of David S. Rosen MD, MPH