This educational resource introduces the United Nations Gifts collection, which is a group of artworks, historical objects and architectural components that have been officially donated to the United Nations by Member States, Foundations and individual donors since 1950. Through these activities and sources, students will be able to recognize, describe, analyze and interpret art’s messages and functions, especially as they relate to the work of the United Nations, and compare and contrast artworks that address similar themes using a variety of techniques, styles and media.