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Famous Artist of the Month HandoutFamous Artist of the Month Handout
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Famous Artist of the Month

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Feature one famous artist a month with a series of portraits, biographies, and examples of their gallery. With masters such as Augustus Rodin, Francisco Goya, and Michelangelo, the resource provides opportunities every month for kids to learn about the most influential artists of the last millenium. 

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visual and performing arts

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  • If you don't want to do the project, use the informational handouts for your art history lesson
  • Use the last page for additional extension and modification ideas

Classroom Considerations

  • You will need to print in color to showcase the paintings and sculptures
  • Each biographical sketch links to that artist's page on Wikipedia

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