J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Drawings by Rembrandt and His Pupils
Compare and contrast drawings by Rembrandt with those of his students to learn about his characteristic visual traits, especially his approach to line and his use of light and shadow to create the illusion of three dimensions.
Other
Center for Science Education: Eye on the Sky: What Makes Shadows?
Students will enjoy these activities where they draw shadows, and observe the sun's placement and how its position impacts on the size of a shadow.
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Ohio Resource Center: Shadows
This applet helps students visualize the shapes of shadows cast by a cube with a light coming from different angles. This helps students visualize shapes from different angles and to identify, sketch and classify the cross-sections of...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Art and Science of Color
This series of programs includes hand-tinted archival films, contemporary offerings by local artists, and films created by artists drawing and painting on the film surface itself. Featuring animated, documentary, and homemade works.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Kara Walker
Biographical information on Kara walker, an American installation artist who used intricate cut-paper silhouettes, together with collage, drawing, painting, performance, film, video, shadow puppetry, light projection, and animation, to...