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The Ashcan School of Artists

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Complete with explanations and many examples of relevant paintings, this presentation takes students through the characteristics of the Ashcan School of Artists. The slides include works by artists such as Everett Shinn, John Sloan, and William J. Glackens. Some text and picture overlapping can be easily fixed with some formatting adjustments.

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Art History, george bellows, robert henri, new york realists, ashcan school, everett shinn, maurice prendergast, john sloan, william j. glackens, george luks, social studies
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Grade
8th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
37

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