Follow this link to begin a webquest that will help you understand what it means to be "gifted"

http://www.adifferentplace.org/giftedwebquest.htm

This WebQuest was created especially for you by Ms. Kelly A. Barnes, our AP

Introduction

"In our life there is a single color, as on an artist's palette,
  which provides meaning of life and art. It is the color of love."
  -Marc Chagall 

  Six significant works of art have been stolen from museums and exhibition  sites from around the world.  The absence of these works from public display has caused a breakdown of social order.  Relationships have broken down, people have forgotten how to love one another and wars are breaking out on every continent. 

Task

  "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of
wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Love never fails.  And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the
greatest of these is love."
  - 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8; 13 

You are employed as the leading art historian and curator of The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation has contacted you and is seeking your expertise in determining which painting should be the focus of their initial search. The FBI has organized a search and recovery mission and has reliable information as to the location of the stolen works of art and the current location of those individuals suspected in committing this crime.  Recovery of all the works of art is hoped for however, the FBI is relying on your expert opinion to guide them in determining which work of art to look for first in an effort to return love to the world. 

Process

"We can do no great things, only small things with great love."
  -Mother Theresa

1)  Describe the content and/or the scene depicted in each work of art . 

2)  Using your own description and the information contained in the artist biography located on the image web site, try to d etermine the meaning and/or symbolism of each artwork. 

3)  Use your interpretation of the works of art to predict which one, in your opinion, should be the initial focus of the initial FBI search and recovery mission.

4)  Report your findings to the FBI by writing a persuasive letter that supports your choice for the artwork that you believe will return love to the world.

5)  Be prepared to share you findings with you fellow art historians.
 

Resources

"May you find comfort in the love of those around you."
  -A. LeBlanc
 
 

Starry Night- Vincent van Gogh
Love of Nature

Mother and Child- Mary Cassatt
Parental Love

The Birthday- Chagall
Romantic Love

The Peaceable Kingdom- Edward Hicks
Love of Animals

Tar Beach- Faith Ringgold
Love of Family

The National Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Love of Country

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The National Gallery of Art 

Artcyclopedia

Art Glossary

Evaluation

  "The greatest lesson a teacher can give is to teach children to love themselves."
-Anonymous  

Conclusion

  "Sow seeds of love and gather blessings of the spirit."
-Anonymous