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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Kids Art Zone

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The National Gallery of Art has created this impressive gateway to make its vast collections accessible to children. Colorful, fun, and interactive. With links to an "Art Zone," where kids can make art online, to downloadable guides for...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Elements of Art: Color

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students will be introduced to color, one of the basic elements of art, through analysis of works of art by Monet, Matisse, and Kandinsky. Class discussion focused on these paintings will help students understand how artists use color to...
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Arizona State University

Arts Work: Communicating Feelings Through Shape & Color

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan to help young scholars understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.
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Arizona State University

Arts Work: Communicating Feelings Through Shape & Color

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan to help students understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.
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Curated OER

Harcourt School Publishers: Strange Combinations

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the paintings of Gauguin, van Gogh, Kandinsky, Morisot, and others, site explores the different ways artists use color and shape to create feelings of tension and uneasiness. A good introductory lesson in analyzing and...
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Curated OER

Harcourt School Publishers: Strange Combinations

For Students 9th - 10th
Using the paintings of Gauguin, van Gogh, Kandinsky, Morisot, and others, site explores the different ways artists use color and shape to create feelings of tension and uneasiness. A good introductory lesson in analyzing and...