Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Corinthian Maid

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will be introduced to the Greco-Roman myth of Dibutades and the creation of the first relief sculpture by critically analyzing Joseph Wright's painting The Corinthian Maid. They will then mimic the artistic process presented in...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Saul Baizerman

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Saul Baizerman. Baizerman worked as a sculpture artist specifically with clay and bronze.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Arts and Crafts

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia details how the term "arts and crafts" came into existence and lists a wealth of links to other encyclopedia articles on different types of arts and crafts. Links are provided for additional...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Haniwa in the Form of a Warrior

For Students 9th - 10th
This object is a haniwa (lit. "clay ring"), a type of funerary article made during the Kofun era (300-552). Many kinds of haniwa have been found, including both simple clay cylinders and more elaborate forms, such as human figures,...
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Tech4Learning

Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Ceramics

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Dozens of useful photos of various ceramics from around the world at this stie from Pics 4 Learning Inc. A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Standing Angel With Scroll

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Standing Angel with Scroll", created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1667-68 (Clay, terracotta, height 29,2 cm).
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Houdon's Mask of Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Houdon's portrait sculpture of Washington was the result of a specific invitation by Benjamin Franklin to cross the Atlantic specifically to visit Mount Vernon, so that Washington could model for him. Washington sat for wet clay life...