Using the Just Add Ink section allows those teachers who do not have much time to simply print out a lesson. These activities serve as a framework for thinking about the artwork, allowing students to bring each lesson to completion by just adding ink.
Design Your Own Stained Glass Lamp Shade
Look carefully at the lamps shown here. How many natural forms can you find and identify?
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Blossom Table Lamp, c. 1900-1910 Leaded glass, patinated bronze, H. 29 ½", Diam. 25", Courtesy of the Egon and Hildegard Neustadt Museum of Tiffany Art |
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Peacock Table Lamp, c. 1900-1910 Leaded glass, patinated bronze, H. 21 ¼", Diam. 12", Courtesy of the Egon and Hildegard Neustadt Museum of Tiffany Art |
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Mosaic Dragonfly Table Lamp, Ca. 1900-1910 Leaded glass, cabochon glass jewels, metal filigree, mosaic insets, patinated bronze, H. 19", Diam. 14", Courtesy of the Egon and Hildegard Neustadt Museum of Tiffany Art |
Now that you've identified the many natural forms in Tiffany's work, try your hand at designing your own stained glass lamp using similar natural forms as well as your own. After drawing your lamp, use crayons or markers to show what colors of glass you would use to make it.
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Designer's Name 
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Lamp, Date
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Designing the Lamp of the Future
Now that you have examined various styles of lampshades from one hundred years ago, think about how lamps may look in the future. As you design your lamp consider the following:
How will your lamp be used?
What energy source will provide the power?
Where will your lamp be used?
What materials will you use to make it?
Who will use your lamp?
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Designer's Name
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Lamp, Date
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