Famous Artists Articles Reviewed by Teachers

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: African American Artists, 1929?1945

For Students 9th - 10th

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this website provides an online version of an exhibition heralding the works of famous African-American artists.

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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Computer Generated 'Rembrandt' Painting Unveiled

For Students 5th - 8th

Read about a computer produced piece of art that was designed to mimic that work of a famous artist. Includes video.

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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Rembrandt [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th

A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the art of Rembrandt. Includes a suggested art activity and simple art analysis questions.

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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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Michelangelo and His Early Drawings

For Students 9th - 10th

Michelangelo's drawings offer a unique insight into how the artist worked and thought. They are beautiful artworks in their own right but also provide a crucial link between his work as a sculptor, painter and architect. Michelangelo was...

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Victoria and Albert Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum: Nicholas Hilliard: Young Man Among Roses

For Students 9th - 10th

Short essay about one of Hilliard's most famous miniatures (Robert Deveraux, second Earl of Essex?) examines the artist's influences, Tudor symbolism, Elizabeth's relationship with the subject of the portrait, and the romantic ideals of...

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Yaxchilan Lintels 24 & 25 From Structure 23 & Structures 33 & 40

For Students 9th - 10th

Yaxchilan is host to an impressive number of structures and monuments-over 100-and is especially famous for its high-quality relief carvings. Specifically the lintels exemplify the skilled carving of Maya artists at Yaxchilan-and the...

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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Studies for the Battle of Cascina and the Creation of Adam

For Students 9th - 10th

The Battle of Cascina was a famous fourteenth-century victory over Pisa. Michelangelo's Bathers depicted the Florentine army hurriedly preparing for battle after a dip in the river. Michelangelo's drawing caused a sensation because of...

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