Museum Quest

Once or twice per quarter, EFBA offers an original, play-based program of cultural discovery in French in various museums and cultural sites.

The annual program covers 5 different destinations. These museums or cultural sites are located all over the Bay Area and present various subjects mixing history, geography, nature, science, art and other human social or technological creations. Each destination offers its own journey of discovery, with various treasures and secrets.

A booklet with games guides the children through the different galleries and exhibits. Each team, chaperoned by an adult, will make careful observations to solve the final riddle of the scavenger hunt through the Art Gallery…

Museum Quest: Step into the Art Deco Universe of Tamara de Lempicka

Event Overview

Step into the dazzling world of Art Deco with EFBA! We are thrilled to invite children aged 8 to 14 to a French-language outing to the “Tamara de Lempicka” exhibition on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. This event is part of our Museum Quest program, designed to immerse young minds in art and culture while enhancing their French language skills. 

Known as the “Queen of Art Deco,” Tamara de Lempicka’s works captivate viewers with their bold colors, geometric forms, and glamorous subjects. Children will embark on an artistic journey, discovering the fascinating life of this trailblazing artist and her role in shaping a pivotal artistic movement.

Teaching Goals

This activity is not only a relaxed, friendly and fun experience for participants, but also provides several different learning opportunities: 

  • Explore the Art Deco Movement: Understand its origins, characteristics, and impact on art and design. 
  • Discover Tamara de Lempicka’s Legacy: Learn about her unique style, her life story, and her influence on modern art. 
  • Interpret Artistic Themes: Discuss themes like individuality, modernity, and the interplay of color and form. 
  • Enhance Visual Literacy: Develop skills to analyze and appreciate artistic techniques and storytelling through art.

Cultural Focus

Tamara de Lempicka: The Queen of Art Deco

Who was Tamara de Lempicka?

Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) was a Polish painter whose distinctive style defined the Art Deco period. She was celebrated for her striking portraits of aristocrats, socialites, and celebrities, as well as for her self-portraits.

Fun Fact:

Did you know that Tamara de Lempicka was one of the first women to embrace a modern, independent lifestyle that was seen as scandalous at the time? She was a globetrotter, a fashion icon, and a pioneer in representing the modern empowered woman through art.

Distinctive Style:

Tamara’s works are known for their vibrant colors, streamlined forms, and air of luxury and elegance. Her portraits often reflect the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and the bold, geometric aesthetic of the Art Deco period.

Connection to France:

Tamara de Lempicka spent a significant part of her life in France, where she immersed herself in the vibrant artistic and cultural scene of Paris during the 1920s. It was in this city of light and creativity that she honed her iconic Art Deco style, drawing inspiration from the elegance and modernity of French culture.

Details

Date and Time of the Museum Trip: Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am (PST)

Where: Legion of Honor Museum, 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

Event Schedule:

  • 9:30 am: arrival of the families in front of the museum (Legion of Honor Museum, 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121)
  • 9:30-11:30 am: tour of the exhibit
  • 11:30 am: families pick up their child(ren) in front of the museum

Who: Children ages 8-14 with prior knowledge of French (2 years minimum). Assessment required for students not enrolled in a 2024-2025 EFBA program. For EFBA students, the minimum level needed in French is FLS3 or PF1.

To join us, participants should be able to:

  • Express themselves clearly and comfortably in French
  • Easily understand the main ideas in a conversation on a range of topics

Questions about your child’s level? Email admissions@efba.us before registration.

During the visit, participants should bring:

  • Comfortable shoes
  • …that’s it!

Space is limited, so register today!

Prices & registration: 

  • EFBA students: $29
  • General admission: $34

PRICES & REGISTRATION

General Admission

$34per participant

EFBA Students

$29per participant

REGISTER NOW!

PAST ACTIVITIES

DATES OUTINGS
Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am (PST) On Saturday, February 26, 2022, our explorers visited the Jules Tavernier and the Elem Pomo exhibit at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. The exceptional work of French artist Jules Tavernier (1844-1889) and the cross-cultural exchange between Tavernier and the Elem community of the Pomo people, an indigenous people of Northern California, was presented in partnership with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Sunday, November 7, 2021, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PST On Sunday, November 7 2021, pastel art was celebrated through the exhibition Color Into Line: Pastels from Renaissance to the Present. The Legion of Honor fine arts museum in San Francisco offered a selection of masterpieces drawn in pastel and invited students to discover this material through the centuries and artists such as Rosalba Carriera, Edgar Degas, and Jean-Baptiste Perronneau.
Sunday, January 15, 2023 – 9:30 am to 11 am PST

Sunday, January 15, 2023 – 11:30 am to 1:00 pm PST

 To celebrate the bicentennial of Champollion’s decoding of the Rosetta Stone and its hieroglyphs in 1822, the EFBA team is pleased to offer a visit in French to an exceptional exhibition on Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at the De Young Museum.

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