Photoplay Studies (1939-1940)

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jp Why does Rogers oppose the idea of breaking up into smaller groups to hunt for food? Exactly what did each do in the war? 3. Distinguish the Abenaki, Mohawk, and Stockbridge Indians as to tribe, locale, and character. 4. What part did the search for the Northwest Passage play in the history of our country? Mention some of the important figures connected with it. 5. What other great bands in American history gained fame like that of Rogers' Rangers? Has the picture any patriotic appeal? VIII. SUGGESTIONS FOR ART CLASSES 1. Who was John Singleton Copley of Boston? What contemporaries of his in London and America are named in the book? Was his criticism of art of that time fair? Does it apply to modern art? 2. What great artists have painted the American Indian? Bring to class some of their best pictures. 3. Why did Langdon prefer to work in pastels? What can you say of his sketches and philosophy? 4. Can maps have artistic qualities? Collect reproductions of old maps. 5. Was the attitude of the Brownes toward artists typical only of their day? Discuss Rogers' comment to Towne : ' ' You want to stay alive and paint pictures. It's pretty hard to destroy a man who's got a real incentive for wanting to live." 6. What scenes in the film would make the best stills? Which of the illustrations in this Guide do you like best? Why?