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Curated OER

Descriptions with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Explore famous artists of the Spanish-speaking world to practice describing things. The kids will identify the color each picture uses, whether figures are large or small, what the people look like, etc. Then, read The Very Hungry...
Worksheet
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Claude Monet

For Students 10th - 11th
Who is Claude Monet? Read about one of the most famous French artists of all time. After reading the page-long passage, readers answer seven multiple-choice questions that follow. Consider also including a question of your own that...
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Curated OER

Patrick Bruel - French Singers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students listen carefully to an interview about a famous singer from France. Using the internet, they research an artist or singer of their choice. They complete a worksheet and share their findings with the class.
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Bright Hub Education

Diego Rivera Murals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore Mexican culture and art history through active participation in research and painting. The class discusses and researches the life and art of Diego Rivera, then they paint wonderful murals inspired by his representations of...
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Curated OER

Muralism, Muralists and Murals

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine images of various murals, and conduct Internet research on murals, the muralist movement, and muralists. They discuss themes for a school mural, then create a mural for the school incorporating the themes listed by the...
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Curated OER

Ubi Est Mantua?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students chose Latin authors, their birthplace, life and works. They examine pictures of an Italian city and decide which Latin author it could be related to. They answer questions in Latin.
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Curated OER

El Dia de Los Muertos: Mexican Celebrations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research Spanish speaking individuals and the holiday, The Day of the Dead, using Internet and print resources. They orally present their research. Students engage in Mexican traditions by making either a lapida (headstone) or...
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Other

Bagadoo: Max Jacob in Quimper

For Students 9th - 10th
A presentation of the famous artist and his relationship with his hometown. (Won 1st prize in a college-on-the-web contest.)
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Mexican Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a listing of famous Mexican artists with links to websites containing information on their life and works.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Bartolome Esteban Murillo

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Spanish artist Bartolome Esteban Murillo, with an example of his work.
Website
Other

Bagadoo: Max Jacob a Quimper

For Students 9th - 10th
A presentation of the famous artist and his relationship with his hometown.(Won 1st prize in a college-on-the-web contest.) English available from homepage.
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Other

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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Other

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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Other

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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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Girodet Romantic Rebel

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderfully detailed exhibition site, developed by the Art Institute of Chicago, devoted to this gifted French painter, whose work is often viewed in opposition to the prevailing neoclassical style of his time. With a career that...
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Simon Vouet

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the art and style of French painter and draftsman Simon Vouet. Includes photos of his more famous paintings, including "Venus and Adonis".
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Other

Spanish Arts: Goya, Francisco

For Students 9th - 10th
Very thorough collection of paintings by this famous Spanish artist in the Prado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
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Other

Spainarts: Ribera, Jose De

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by Spainarts. Paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
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Other

Museo De Arte De Puerto Rico (Museum of Art of p.r.)

For Students 9th - 10th
The online home of the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico lets visitors view special exhibitions and examples from its permanent collection. Its artist biographies and its glossary of art terms, which is accessible by clicking through to the...
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Tour Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Francisco Amighetti ( Engraver, Painter )

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of InfoCostaRica. The page gives the biography of Francisco Amighetti, a famous Costa Rican Engraver and Painter. It also includes a photo of one of his paintings.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Juan Gris

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the Juan Gris. Includes a picture gallery of his main works.
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Other

Don Quijote: Salvador Dali I Domenech

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from don Quijote, you can review Salvador Dali's biography and paintings. The artist Salvador Dali is an icon of the Spanish art in the 20th Century and a world famous Spanish painters.
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Other

Spanish Arts: Zurbaran, Francisco De

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

Spanish Arts: Arellano, Juan De

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

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