An Art History in the Park At-Home Guide
Stories, looking prompts, and creative invitations designed for families, homeschoolers, co-ops, micro-schools, and curious learners of all ages.
Step into the world of Yayoi Kusama, one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. Known for her immersive installations, repeating dots, and explorations of infinity, Kusama invites us to think about art as a way of understanding the self, the body, and our place in the universe.
This thoughtfully designed guide brings art history to life through storytelling, Harvard’s See–Think–Wonder prompts, and hands-on creative invitations that support reflection, curiosity, and meaning-making at home or in learning communities.
💡 Designed with depth for adults, and thoughtfully adapted for children
📄 Instant digital download — 23 full-color pages (PDF)
This guide is part of Art History in the Park’s ongoing effort to make art history—our human story told visually—accessible and welcoming to families and learning communities.
✨ What’s Inside
A family-friendly artist story exploring Kusama’s life, ideas, and artistic voice
Kusama in a Day — a flexible quick-start plan for busy parents, teachers, and guides
Two featured artworks with guided looking and discussion prompts
Dot-based and repetition-inspired art activities for a range of ages and abilities
Connections to psychology, perception, identity, and contemporary art practice
Poems, reflective questions, and museum links for deeper exploration
• Families learning together at home
• Homeschoolers, co-ops, and micro-schools
• Art educators and facilitators
• Curious learners ages 5–13 (with depth for adults)
• Children who love pattern, repetition, and immersive worlds
• Families interested in art as a way to explore imagination, emotion, and big ideas like infinity
An Art History in the Park At-Home Guide
Stories, looking prompts, and creative invitations designed for families, homeschoolers, co-ops, micro-schools, and curious learners of all ages.
Step into the world of Yayoi Kusama, one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. Known for her immersive installations, repeating dots, and explorations of infinity, Kusama invites us to think about art as a way of understanding the self, the body, and our place in the universe.
This thoughtfully designed guide brings art history to life through storytelling, Harvard’s See–Think–Wonder prompts, and hands-on creative invitations that support reflection, curiosity, and meaning-making at home or in learning communities.
💡 Designed with depth for adults, and thoughtfully adapted for children
📄 Instant digital download — 23 full-color pages (PDF)
This guide is part of Art History in the Park’s ongoing effort to make art history—our human story told visually—accessible and welcoming to families and learning communities.
✨ What’s Inside
A family-friendly artist story exploring Kusama’s life, ideas, and artistic voice
Kusama in a Day — a flexible quick-start plan for busy parents, teachers, and guides
Two featured artworks with guided looking and discussion prompts
Dot-based and repetition-inspired art activities for a range of ages and abilities
Connections to psychology, perception, identity, and contemporary art practice
Poems, reflective questions, and museum links for deeper exploration
• Families learning together at home
• Homeschoolers, co-ops, and micro-schools
• Art educators and facilitators
• Curious learners ages 5–13 (with depth for adults)
• Children who love pattern, repetition, and immersive worlds
• Families interested in art as a way to explore imagination, emotion, and big ideas like infinity
