Curated Video
Charles Willson Peale: Artist of the Revolution
Charles Willson Peale was not just a painter; he was also a soldier, politician, and educator. His life and work offer us a vivid snapshot of Revolutionary America and its heroes.
Amor Sciendi
Portrait of Paul Revere: Moral Consumerism
John Singleton Copley portrait of Paul Revere illustrates the ethical nature of creating luxury goods in pre-revolution America and how it lead to revolt.
The Art Assignment
Photo a Friend Highlights | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Happy Participant Appreciation Month!! We're taking the next 4 weeks to show off all the hard work you've put into making responses for The Art Assignment, and recognize the many ways in which you support and contribute to this community...
Weird History
Who Nobody Smiles In Old Photos
Why didn't people smile in old photos? For one, early cameras sometimes required a 15-minute exposure time, and holding a smile for that long was no small feat. But that's not the only reason Victorians donned dour expressions in...
Amor Sciendi
Kehinde Wiley and the Obama Portrait Explained
A history and analysis of Kehinde Wiley's presidential portrait of Barak Obama
The Art Assignment
Art Cooking: Frida Kahlo | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
We explore the recipes of artist Frida Kahlo, whose work celebrated Mexico's history, vivid colors, and it's FOOD. On the menu: 1) Chiles Stuffed with Cheese aka Chiles Rellenos 2) White Rice with Plantains 3) Nopales Salad 4) Tequila.
The Art Assignment
The Art History of the Selfie | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Artists have been taking selfies since the dawn of photography. Cameras allowed people to capture their own image in a way that had never been possible in all of human history, and today most of us carry these magical devices in our...
The Art Assignment
Draw a shape that represents you. | Tschabalala Self | The Art Assignment
This week we meet with Tschabalala Self, whose work explores ideas surrounding the black female body; and her assignment asks you to consider your own body as a symbol too.
The Art Assignment
Art That Was Never Finished
Artists have abandoned artworks for many reasons throughout history. Guest host John Green shares some of his favorite unfinished artworks and explains why they resonate with him so deeply. Featuring work by Michelangelo, Leonardo da...
Curated Video
Holographic portraits take on traditional art
Thiruvananthapuram, India, 8-9 Sep, 2010
1. Wide of a portrait class
2. Close of model's face
3. Mid of student painting a portrait
4. Close of portrait
5. Close of palette
6. Wide of model sitting; canvas in foreground
7. Wide of model;...
Curated Video
Art review of 2011
AP Television
Hong Kong - May 25, 2011
1. Mid of artwork of heads nodding, "Fermentation of Nose", 2011, by Heri Dono
2. Various of 2 paintings of Chairman Mao by Andy Warhol, Mao, 1973
3. Various of visitors to the Hong Kong Art...
Bridgeman Arts
Portrait of a Young Girl - Raphael
A detailed view of Raphael's painting ""Portrait of a Young Girl"".
Curated Video
Classic celebrity portaits find their place in the modern art world
++No re-use/re-sale of photographs without clearance++
AP - Los Angeles, March 11, 2008
1. Photo Marilyn Monroe
2. Photo James Dean
3. Photo Brigitte Bardot
4. Photo Frank Sinatra
5. Photo The Beatles
6. Photo The Rolling Stones...
Curated Video
Gauguin exhibit explores portraits, artist's "problematic" past ++Art Watch Replay++
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Bridgeman Arts
Vincent van Gogh - Portraits
Five portraits by Vincent van Gogh. Featured artworks: ""Portrait of Alexander Reid"", ""Portrait of Dr. Gachet"", ""Portrait of Alexander Reid"", ""Portrait of Patience Escalier"" and ""The Novel Reader"".
Teaching Channel
Building Analysis Skills Through Art
Useful teaching strategies abound in this inspirational, informative video! Walk step by step through one teacher's two-part lesson in her special education/ELL class as they develop text analysis skills by first beginning with...
Curated OER
How to Draw a Portrait
Knowing how to draw a portrait is one of the basic skills of art. Watch this video to see eight simple steps of drawing a portrait. Try watching this video while drawing your own portraits.
Curated OER
Drawing a Person: The Basics
One of the most difficult subjects to draw in art is the human being. This video shows the basics to drawing a person. Follow these rules when drawing your next person.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Intimate, Indispensable Gif: The Art Assignment
Artist Toyin Odutola takes a new stance on portraiture, bringing a novel and ingenious approach to the classic art technique. Through this video, learn how culture and identity can be the driving inspiration for intimate artistic...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dutch Portraiture: Lesson 2
This lesson will explore Dutch portraiture. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Dutch Portraiture."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Holbein the Younger, the Ambassadors
This double portrait is full of revealing surprises about Holbein's technique, the subject of the painting, the painting's historical context, and the symbolic meaning of the many objects depicted. [15:34]