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Robert Bateman

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Bateman is Canada's most famous wildlife artist. This is his personal site where you find biographical information and view many of his paintings.
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Melendez, Luis

For Students 9th - 10th
Paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
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Studio Antiques and Fine Art Incorporated

For Students 9th - 10th
A tremendous display of fine art complete with the artist's bio and studio address, as well as the type of painting it is (oil painting, water color etc.) The font size on this site is small but readable.
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Irelands Eye

The People of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage offers links to many famous people from Ireland, including writers, political figures, military figures, inventors, saints, artists, and various groups of peoples that have shaped Ireland's history.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Remembering Homer Watson

For Students 9th - 10th
Features background information and biographical facts on famous Canadian landscape artist Homer Ransford Watson (1855-1936).
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Scultura: The Art of Mike Garibaldi

For Students 9th - 10th
This up and coming San Franscisco artist is a sculptor known for his public art installations and his famous "shell car." This site highlights some of his work and gives you an idea of what he hopes to deliver through his art. Fun site...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Romare Bearden: Let's Walk the Block

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fantastic site that allows you to zoom in on one of Bearden's pieces. See his famous collages up close. Get information on the artist and discover his inspiration. Includes further activities for teachers.
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National Diet Library, Japan: Portraits of Modern Japanese Historical Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait photographs of nearly two hundred Japanese statesmen, government officials, military officers, businesspeople, artists, and others who had an impact on the history of modern Japanese society. Each portrait is accompanied by a...
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Spanish Arts: Morales, Luis De

For Students 9th - 10th
Paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
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The Douglas Fairbanks Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a detailed extensive life story on Douglas Fairbanks Sr, "The King of Silent Hollywood." Born in Colorado in 1883, he became one of the most popular comedians on the screen. He also wrote books and was a prominent businessman in...
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The Douglas Fairbanks Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a detailed extensive life story on Douglas Fairbanks Sr, "The King of Silent Hollywood". Born in Colorado in 1883, he became one of the most popular comedians of the screen. He also wrote books and was a prominent businessman in...
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National Audubon Society

John James Audubon 1785 1851

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a concise biography of the famous wildlife artist John James Audubon.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Wayne Thiebaud

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of painter and teacher Wayne Thiebaud. He is famous for realistic paintings that tap into the beauty of common everyday objects. He also influenced many artists through his teaching. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of famous people in the arts who exemplify what it means to live a meaningful life and achieve your goals.
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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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Rhode Island College: About Edward Mitchell Bannister

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of the famous African American artist, Edward Mitchell Bannister.
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Grandma Moses: Reflections of America

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay about Grandma Moses and her apotheosis as an artist.
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US National Archives

Nara: Pictures of the Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
Black and white reproductions from famous paintings by the National Archives and Records Administration. There are paintings of battle scenes, famous participants, traitors and even a perspective from the British point of view.
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Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum: Joseph Cornell

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about American artist Joseph Cornell.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Henri De Toulouse Lautrec

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from discoverfrance.net features Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the famous postimpressionist painter.
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National Diet Library, Japan: Portraits of Modern Japanese Historic Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Features portrait photographs of 350 modern Japanese historical figures including statesmen, businessmen, scholars, artists, and military figures. View by category or name.
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PBS

Pbs: Biography of Dizzy Gillespie

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS biography about trumpeter and jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie includes photos, multiple audio features, and links within the text to other famous musicians.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Philippe Halsman a Retrospective

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution provides an online exhibit of portrait photographer Philippe Halsman who photographed famous people from Presidents to entertainers.
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Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev

Olga's Gallery: Titian

For Students 9th - 10th
Link to images of his most famous paintings and his biography.

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