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An American Tradition: The Pennsylvania Impressionists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth look into the Pennsylvania Impressionists and their history.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Georges Seurat

For Students 9th - 10th
The WebMuseum offers a biography of Georges Seurat (1859-1891 CE), known for his creation of the Pointillism technique of 19th century neo-impressionist painting. Content includes numerous samples of his work, as well as full...
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Frederick Carl Frieseke

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Frederick Carl Frieseke is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his American Impressionist paintings.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Monet's Waterscapes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn the color theory and techniques that guided Claude Monet's impressionist painting and apply those techniques to the creation of their own works of art.
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Lyme Art: American Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a brief history of the American Impressionists who painted in Lyme, Connecticut.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Georges Seurat

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical highlights of the life and career of French post-Impressionist artist Georges Seurat.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Paul Gauguin

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account highlights the life and career of French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Manet and the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a preview to a live exhibit in Chicago, these pages explore the theme of seascape as perceived in the late 19th century. Includes a great deal about Manet and other artists of the period plus plenty of images of famous works.
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A Biography of Claude Monet

For Students 9th - 10th
This great biographical timeline of Claude Monet's life. Includes images of some of his works as well as the works of those who he referred.
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Tfao: American Impressionism to Modernism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a breif history of art movements from Impressionism to Modernism, concentrating in America. There are also pages linked to key artists within each movement where you can also see their work.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Childe Hassam, "Allies Day"

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes a picture of the famous painting, "Allies Day," as well as a brief description of the history behind it.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Vincent Van Gogh

For Students 9th - 10th
These articles and the corresponding slideshow on the works of Vincent van Gogh offer an in-depth background on his works and their inspirations.
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British Library

British Library: 20th Century: Art, Music and Popular Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the music, art, and popular culture that shook the world in the 20th century.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Georges Seurat

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a brief biography of Georges Seurat, founder of the neo-impressionist movement with his new technique of pointillism.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Burghers of Calais

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "The Burghers of Calais" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to related topics and pieces are...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Claude Monet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a detailed biography of Claude Monet, as well as images of many of his works. His work is broken into numerous sub-sections for display purposes, and many include detailed accounts of the work.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Mary Cassatt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives biographical information on Mary Cassatt. It includes information and pictures of several of her paintings.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Discovering Similarities Between Writing and Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Contains plans for three 50-minute lessons that ask middle schoolers to use the writing process to write about a piece of visual art. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and...
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Art Republic: Neo Impressionism/pointillism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a description of the neo-impressionistic movement and mentions some of the more famous neo-impressionist painters.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Camille Pissarro

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Camille Pissarro, Danish-French impressionist painter.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Childe Hassam

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of Childe Hassam, American Impressionist painter. He was part of a group called "The Ten."
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Childe Hassam

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Childe Hassam.

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