In this art worksheet, students read a 1 page article on the history or art, prepare their background to making a collage, gather basic shapes, create their collage and then add in the finishing touches to them.

This is a terrific art analysis instructional activity that has kids thinking critically about art, symbolism, and history. They answer several questions regarding basic art elements and then delve into a thoughtful analysis.

Resource about the sculpture Octet 2 Blue by Roseline Delisle. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and artist as well as a link to "Do More", a...

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Eve Watts is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her ceramic sculptures.

Ceramic sculptor Andrew Werby explains sculpting using clay. He explains different types of clay, the tools that he uses, building clay armatures, firing clay, casting clay, and various clay finishes. Site by WetCanvas.com.

Dozens of useful photos of various ceramics from around the world at this stie from Pics 4 Learning Inc. A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.

See treasures from a Han dynasty tomb (206 BC to AD 24) exhibited at the Silicon Valley Art Museum. Delightful reproductions of ceramic and bronze vessels and figurines pepper the site. Informative notes discuss both the technology used...

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, John Mason is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his works with ceramics and sculptures.

View stone and musk ox horn carvings and ceramic art of the Arctic.

The home page of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Visit the museum through an interactive floor plan, or by area (American art, European art, Asian art, Arms and Armor, Costumes and textiles, Dutch ceramics, etc.).

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Lizbeth Stewart is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture (dogs, cars, lizards, and monkeys) using ceramics as a medium.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Robert Sperry is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture.

This site has a collection of images of Egyptian art. View pieces one at a time or fifty at a time (see top navigation). Includes an introduction to Egyptian art, too.

A large collection of resource links here for a wide range of art periods and styles from ancient times to the modern day.

This article describes different forms of Maya art - architecture, sculpture and carving, stucco, murals, written works, ceramics, textiles, and body art. It also notes the many collections of Maya art in museums around the world.

This helpful, kid-friendly dictionary is your guide to the museum's collection of Asian art. Read about architecture, paintings, ceramics, and more!

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Betty Woodman is described here along with information on her contributions to art through clay sculpture.

A selection of letters, writings, photographs, interviews and other primary sources documenting American artists working in clay.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Jack Earl is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his sculptures of porcelain.

Exhibition explores the influence and legacy of Genghis Khan throughout Asia following the Mongol invasions. The exhibit contains images of beautiful pieces of artwork, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more.

This article describes different forms of Maya art - ceramics, painting, sculpture and writing.

This article describes different forms of Maya art - ceramics, painting, sculpture and writing.

Fantastic images of a bronze statue of a horse from Western Han period (25-220). This site is from the Miho Museum in Japan. Click on the thumbnail-sized image of the horse to see it from other angles and in detail.

Kids learn about the art and crafts from the Maya civilization including sculpture, carving, painting, and ceramic on this website.