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Pablo Picasso

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Introduce your class to one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. After reading a brief biography of Pablo Picasso, pupils create their own collages on the next page on the theme of music.
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National Museum of the American Indian

Fritz Scholder: A Study Guide

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
In this engaging activity involving close analysis of abstract expressionist art, your class members will not only discover more about artist Friz Scholder's Native American art, but they will also have the opportunity to consider...
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Midwest Clinic

Latin Rhythms: Mystery Unraveled

For Students 6th - 12th
There is an indescrible energy to Latin American music—but if you know your music theory, it's not so indescrible after all. A thorough packet provides definitions for terms like bolero, charanga, shekere, and tumbao before listing...
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Walters Art Museum

The Symbolism of Allegorical Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Introduce learners to allegorical art with four bronze sculptures by Francesco Bertos. After modeling how to recognize bias and allegory in Bertos' Africa, class groups examine the other three sculptures in the series before creating...
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Ballet Austin

The History of Modern Dance

For Students 4th - 12th
The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.
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York Catholic

Elements of Drama

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Introduce young actors to the key elements of performance with this handout that defines key staging terms and activities.
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Curated OER

The Spread of Enlightenment Ideas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a simple and straightforward reference on the Enlightenment for your young historians? Check out this list of key terms and important figures from the period, followed by a traditional assessment where your learners will be...
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artistic Styles: Neoclassicism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides great visuals but little information on paintings of the Neo-Classical style. Links to many artists are provided.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Academic Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Academic Art is the painting and sculpture produced under the influence of European academies--especially France--characterized by a highly polished style, use of mythological or historical subject matter, and moralistic tone....
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Complete List of Textile Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of textile artists from the 17th century to the present day. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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Other

Kennedy Galleries: Artist Biography: Wm. Michael Harnett

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on artist William Michael Harnett is given here. Discusses his childhood and life before becoming an artist. Also provides good information on his style of painting.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive website covering artists and artwork from all time periods and styles. Navigate by artist name, by subject matter, by medium, by nationality, or by any number of different filters, such as women artists, to find images...
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Olga's Gallery: Raphael

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth biography of Raphael from Olga's Gallery including his style and links to his works one being "Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Luigi de Rossi."
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Georgia O'keeffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about Georgia O'Keeffe's life and artworks, as well as a discussion of her artistic style and a link to a lesson in how to paint flowers like hers.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Magic Realism

For Students 9th - 10th
A chronological list of artists associated with the Magic Realism movement, with links to famous works and biographies.
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National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada: Christopher Pratt

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Christopher Pratt, one of Canada's most prominent landscape artists from Newfoundland. Discusses his background, his works, his style, his career, and his awards.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Frieze

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary definition over the artistic style of Frieze. Describes the different styles of Frieze found in Greek architecture.
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Boston College

Boston College: 19th and 20th Century Art Links

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains many different art styles including symbolism. Found about 1/3 down the page, symbolist artists are listed. Click on each link for more information.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Late Islamic Period: Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Perhaps even more so than in preceding periods, art was an instrument of dynastic expression in this great age of empires. Spurred by royal patronage, the arts flourished under the Ottomans and Safavids. Ottoman military incursions into...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of artists who were considered Impressionists. Click on the links to get information on the artists and see examples of their paintings.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Titian

For Students 9th - 10th
Very informative article on Titian's career as an artist, his works, his styles of painting, and his influences.
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Walter J. Phillips (1884 1963)

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a biographical summary on the life and work of Canadian artist, printmaker, and writer Walter J. Phillips, who was a contemporary of the Group of Seven. He painted mostly watercolours, but in a different style.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: American Scene Painters

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia's complete list of artists from the mainstream realist and antimodernist styles of the Great Depression. There are links to the artists' biographies and pictures of their work.
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Other

Ro Gallery: Benny Andrews (1930 )

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy profile of artist Benny Andrews lists his career achievements and contains a discussion of his styles and techniques used in painting.

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