Judy Chicago created a three-dimensional artwork titled, The Dinner Party. This art represents thirty-nine place settings of famous historical women. From Sojourner Truth to Susan B. Anthony, each woman has a unique place-setting that includes a hand-painted china plate, ceramic flatware and chalice, and a napkin with an embroidered gold edge.
In honor of Women’s history month, create a place setting for an important woman in history. Research and design a unique place setting for a person of your choice. Your woman’s place setting must include a plate, flatware, cup and a napkin for your guest. Be creative and find ways to incorporate important information and facts about your special guest.
Your place setting should fit on a normal size place-mat, approximately 12 inches wide by 18 inches long.
Resources:
- Women in History by Time for Kids
- Women Who Changed History
- Women’s History Month from the Library of Congress
- Women’s History Month
We meet hundreds and thousands of people in our lives and because most of them may be brief your manners should make a good impression. Watch Martha Stewart’s Table Manners 101 and the Emily Post’s video from the 1950’s to help you learn and guide your Dinner Party Manners.
All entries are due Thursday, March 21st along with this entry form – The Dinner Plate.
