Interpretive Resource

Artwork Resource Packet: America Windows by Marc Chagall

Presented as a gift to the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977, the America Windows remain an integral symbol of the city’s longstanding relationship with the arts. Artist Marc Chagall began working on his design for the windows in 1976, America’s bicentennial year, and constructed the windows as a tribute to the freedom of artistic expression enjoyed by the people of the United States. This teaching packet includes an essay, discussion questions, activity ideas, a glossary, and an image of the artwork.

Tags: 1970s, 20th century, Chicago, Russian

Curricula: Fine Arts, Social Science/History

Grade Levels: Elementary, High School, Middle School

AIC Tours: Art from Many Places, Clues from the Past, Learning about America through Art

Interpretive Resources: Marc Chagall

Artworks by: Marc Chagall