ART OF THE
AMERICAN SOLDIER
family GUIDE 
This family guide highlights works of art that tell the story of the
American Soldier through the eyes of combat artists. It includes
activities that allow you and your family to look closely at the
art, express yourself and have fun. Please use pencils only
and do not touch the artwork.
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ART OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER
PASSING
THE TIME
Soldiers spend a lot of time waiting when they are not on duty.
They enjoy many different activities to keep from getting bored.
Look at the art in the “Camp Life” gallery.
List some examples of activities shown in the artwork.
AN ARTIST’S JOB IS TO TELL A STORY AND MAKE
YOU FEEL AN EMOTION.
A SOLDIER’S
SACRIFICE
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING
YOU NOTICE IN THIS
PAINTING? HOW DO YOU
THINK THE MARINE IN THIS
PAINTING FEELS?
MILITARY uniforms
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HOW ARE THE UNIFORMS THE SAME?
HOW ARE THE UNIFORMS DIFFERENT?
____World War I
____World War II
____Vietnam
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Use the word bank below
to help you choose.
These are uniforms that soldiers have
worn from World War I through today.
Write the letter next to the war in which
they were used. Explore the artwork to
find examples of these uniforms.
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Artists use many different
techniques to show emotion
and create the feeling they
want you to have when you
look at their artwork. In the
gallery, find the painting at
left entitled “Marines Call
It That 2,000 Yard Stare”
What mood or feelings do
you think the artist was
trying to share?
____Current Operations
What are some other
emotions you feel from
different paintings in the
exhibit? Are there a lot of
different emotions connected
to being in war?
ANXIOUS
QUIET
EXCITED
SCARED
SHOCKED
SERIOUS
PROUD
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MEDICAL TREATMENT
WHAT SYMBOL DO YOU SEE?
The symbol of a red cross tells soldiers
from all sides that the people, buildings
and vehicles they see are helping those
who need medical treatment. They are
not to be attacked. In fact, if soldiers do
attack something or someone with a red
cross, they can get into a lot of trouble.
Look through this gallery and count all of
the examples of the red cross you can find.
Draw a symbol in the space below that
means safety to you and your family.
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