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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Joan Miro and Surrealism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this 9-12 lesson, students will be introduced to the history and concepts of the Surrealist movement to create original artwork. They will research and present findings about Joan Miro's art and his place within the Surrealist...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Surrealism Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Surrealism Art movement and its major artists such as Salvador Dali and Giorgio de Chirico on this site.
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Kinder Art

Kinderart: Daydreaming With Marc Chagall

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
The goal of this lesson is to explore the concepts of surrealism and early cubism that Chagall portrayed in his work. Students will create works of art inspired by artist Marc Chagall's painting I and the Village.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Klee

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of artist Paul Klee whose paintings combine surrealism, cubism, and abstract styles. Examines "The Golden Fish" and Klee's representation of fear and death in his work. Also features examination of "Ad Parnassum."
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Paul Delvaux

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Paul Delvaux, Belgian painter and printmaker often identified with Surrealism.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Paul Klee

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Paul Klee, a Swiss painter whose work was influenced by cubism, expressionism and surrealism.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: What Is a Number?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Casual and clear but definitely upper-level discussion of rational, real, imaginary, and several other types of numbers. Links to related sites.
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Tate

Tate: "The Uncertainty of the Poet" by Giorgio De Chirico

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides the "The Uncertainty of the Poet" by Giorgio de Chirico. An image file along with information about the artist and the artwork provides an excellent resource on the topic.
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Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries: Fanny Brennan

For Students 9th - 10th
Brennan's work is very similar to that of Rene Magritte except that she is a printmaker. She enjoys working in small scale which compliments her simplicity.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Minnie Evans

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Minnie Evans is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her surrealistic paintings.
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Cool Fire Technology

Brain Bank: Art Movements and Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Marc Chagall

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides works completed by the artist, Marc Chagall. In addition, a short biography is included.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Salvador Dali

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Salvador Dali" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: James Ensor

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of James Ensor, Belgian painter who was an important influence on expressionism.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Yves Tanguy

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Yves Tanguy, French surrealist painter.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Frida Kahlo

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Frida Kahlo, Mexican painter known for her prtraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by nature.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Giorgio De Chirico

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Giorgio de Chirico, Italian artist and founder of the Metaphysical art movement.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Spanish Surrealist painter Joan Miro.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Alberto Giacometti

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account highlights the life and career of Surrealist sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

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