This series of lessons provides an overview of what is a postage stamp and its history within Canada. Students then learn about the life and art of the Alberta artist Annora Brown. Nearly 200 of her wildflower paintings are held by the Glenbow Museum in Calgary.
Once students know more about stamps and the art of Annora Brown, they may create their own postage stamps. Secondly, they learn about writing persuasive letters and are asked to write to the Canada Post Office requesting a series of stamps based on the wildflower paintings of Annora Brown.
Reviews the history of stamps and answers the question: Why are there pictures on stamps?
By examining stamps, students will learn that stamp subjects reflect American history and Culture and that there are specific rules in what subjects can be included in a stamp.
By examining specific samples of stamps, students will identify elements of art and principles of design used in the stamp. Students will identify how the artist scaled the design to fit a stamp.
