1. Henri Rousseau: Jungles in ParisHenri
Rousseau: Jungles in Paris, on
view July 16 through October 15, 2006, celebrates
the broad range of the artist's work: landscapes
of Paris and environs, allegories, portraits,
and the largest grouping ever assembled of his
iconic jungle paintings. An extensive display
of more than 100 documents, popular ephemera,
and other source material will shed light on
Rousseau's artistic ambitions, working method,
and the world he inhabited. Learn about the artist
and his works by exploring details of images
in our extensive Web feature. The National Gallery's
Terrace Cafe offers a bistro-style menu to celebrate
the Rousseau exhibition. |
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2. Jungle: An NGAkids Online Children's Feature Inspired
by the paintings of Henri Rousseau, this Art Zone interactive
allows children to create imaginary tropical landscapes.
Mix and match animals, control the weather and lighting
conditions, and construct flowers, trees, and plants
for a world of your own. This Shockwave program is
intended for children of all ages. |
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3. Henri Rousseau Audio TourNarrated by Gallery director Earl A. Powell III, this tour includes commentary by Frances Morris, curator and head of displays, Tate Modern, London; Christopher Green, professor, Courtauld Institute of Art, London; and Richard D. Estes, research associate of the Conservation and Research Center of the National Zoo, Washington. In addition to the adult tours, explore the fantasy
worlds created by Henri Rousseau through an audio program
designed especially for children ages seven to twelve.
For more information on these tours, visit our Web site. |
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4. Director's Tour: Highlights in Foreign LanguagesAudio tours of the
collection are available in Spanish, French, Russian,
Japanese, and Mandarin. Hear the director's introduction
and commentary at twenty-six stops throughout the Gallery.
See our Web site for more details. |
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5. Children's Film ProgramWatch
stories about a young worm, a monster family, an imaginative
artist, and an Indian princess in a series of short children's
films called Reel Fun, screening in July. See
silent films by the legendary film pioneer Georges Melies,
including A Trip to the Moon, with live piano
accompaniment. Enjoy live-action and animated films
from around the world in the program Short Stuff,
screening in August. Visit our Web site for more information,
including times and other films. | ||
6. July Calendar of EventsPlan
your visit to the Gallery with the help of the July Calendar
of Events. Schedules of films, lectures, gallery talks,
family activities, and concerts are listed along with
detailed information about each event. |
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