David C. Ward, historian at the National Portrait Gallery, discusses the meaning of the similarities between the portrait of LL Cool J by Kehinde Wiley and the portrait of John D. Rockefeller by John Singer Sargent.

This video series, "Explore with Smithsonian Experts," connects students and teachers with the skill and technique of Smithsonian experts who describe their work at our nation's museums. In each short film, experts introduce new ways to observe, record, research, and share, while using real artifacts and work experiences. Supports Common Core ELA standards.

Produced by the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access and Pearson Foundation.