Emily Carr House is a typical Victorian House. Have students examine buildings of a particular structure (e.g., Victorian). Visit the Carr House or a similar house in your area to research its architecture. Take notes on the exterior finishes, windows, porch, paint colours, fireplace finishes, etc. Have students identify what makes a particular building’s architecture distinctive. Use the Architecture Vocabulary to identify some exclusive features.
Ask the students to:
Explain how a Victorian house is similar or different to their house.
Identify the material from which the Emily Carr House is made. Is it wood, brick, stone?
Explain who built Emily Carr House.
Know when the Emily Carr House was built.
Know the dates or circa which make a house “Victorian”.
Emily Carr: At Home and At Work - a compendium of the life & work of Emily Carr, Canadian artist and author.Questions or comments: Jennifer Iredale, Curator - Jennifer.Iredale@gems4.gov.bc.ca
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bjective is to have students examine Victorian architecture.
Emily Carr House is a typical Victorian House. Have students examine buildings of a particular structure (e.g., Victorian). Visit the Carr House or a similar house in your area to research its architecture. Take notes on the exterior finishes, windows, porch, paint colours, fireplace finishes, etc. Have students identify what makes a particular building’s architecture distinctive. Use the Architecture Vocabulary to identify some exclusive features.
