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History by Design: What Makes A Leader Resources

“A museum is a school; The Artist learns to communicate; The public learns to make connections.” –Luis Camnitzer

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What Makes A Leader

How do you define a leader? What are some leadership qualities? Whose voices are we not hearing in history and why? Are there any leaders in your community?

► Leaders who overcame adversity

Many leaders started from humble beginnings, overcame immense hardship, and/or have dealt with personal tragedy. 

► How leaders have been portrayed in art: Paintings, sculpture, monuments, and statues

How do we use art to signal to the public that someone is a leader? Within a piece of art, how does the artist show who is the leader and who are the followers?