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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Silversmiths

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of silversmiths from the 18th and 19th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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Vroma Project

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Roman Portrait Sculptures

For Students 9th - 10th
Special Exhibition of photographs of sculptures of the heads of Roman Emperors, Roman men, Roman women, and Roman children with commentary. From The Riley Collection of Roman Portraits at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Definition of "art" according to ArtLex, a dictionary of art terms. Includes links to other important terms, as well as a long list of quotations defining "art."
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Edgar Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
This DiscoverFrance site provides two images of the artist's work, biographical information, quotations, and links to other sites with information about the artist.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Rococo Style

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives the history of the Rococo, a style of decoration in Europe and France in the 18th century. It applies to other forms of art, but not architecture. Provides related links.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Art Nouveau

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Assemblage Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
Artlex--meaning "art words"--describes a type of mixed-media sculpture known as assemblage with text and illustrated examples. Access to other art terms available.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Sculpture & 3 D Design Unit

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtLex provides a unit of lessons dealing with three-dimensional design. A quiz with questions on sculpture, art criticism, and qualities of art is included, centering on the sculpture "Vaquero" by Luis Jimenez. There are links to the...
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Relief Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Artlex is a wonderful site that guides students through the making of a relief sculpture after a brief history lesson. There are images from the 15th and 19th centuries and two lessons for the students. Follow the rubric!
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Sculpture in the Round Making a Portrait in Clay

For Students 9th - 10th
Artlex discusses two kinds of portraiture, caricatures and realistic portraits, as part of a lesson plan with step-by-step instructions on how to make a bust out of clay. An interesting game, "Who the Heck Is That?," asks the participant...
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Constructing Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
A great lesson idea! This site from Artlex walks you through a lesson on Constructing (Assemblage) sculpture. It is based upon the work of Deborah Butterfield and there are great images of some of her sculptures of horses. There is also...
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Other

Sos: Sculpture for Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
SOS (Save Outdoor Sculpture) has prepared a sculpture conscious site geared toward kids and instilling both an understanding of sculpture in kids and helping kids understand the need to help preserve art and sculpture.
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Mark Harden's Artchive

The Artchive: Leonardo Da Vinci Selected Notes on Painting

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information about the selected notes by Leonardo da Vinci on artistic style. Mentions colors, tone, sculpture, drawing, shadows, perspective, etc.
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Other

Tfao: W. Edmondson's Sculptures Gifted to Cheekwood

For Students 9th - 10th
Within this article regarding the donation of several Edmondson sculptures, there is a short biography that details his work.
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Other

Native American Indian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.
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Other

Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago: H. C. Westermann Curriculum

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Useful curriculm for introducing key sculpture and printmaking concepts focuses on the work of H. C. Westermann, whose work is often valued for its criticism of consumerism, militarism, and other social phenomena. Provides overviews and...
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Other

Paul Friedlander Kinetic Light Sculptor, Computer Artist

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating site showcases the artwork of "Light sculptor," and computer artist, Paul Friedlander. Beautiful photographs and descriptions are included.
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Other

Greater Vancouver Parks: World Champion Sand Sculptures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Unbelievable winning sculptures made entirely out of sand!
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Other

Greater Vancouver Parks: World Champion Sand Sculptures

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Unbelievable winning sculptures made entirely out of sand!
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Other

Parker Middle School: Relief Sculpture

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource presents a general history and links to everything about relief sculpture. There are image examples and links to Greek, Ancient Roman, Egyptian and Chinese sites.
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Broward Education Foundation

Broward Education Foundation: Creative Canjos [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
Creative Canjos is an interdisciplinary unit that teaches American History through Folk Art and Folk Music. The students began the project in Art class. They were introduced to American Folk Art through a teacher made iMovie. The iMovie...
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Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Spanish Architectural Sculptures

For Students 9th - 10th
View magnificent Spanish sculptures from different centuries at the Web Gallery of Art. Click on the sculpture for a larger viewing and detailed information on the particular sculpture.
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Other

Saint Louis Art Museum: What Is Sculpture?

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit covers several different areas of art in reference to sculpture. The topics covered include a gallery, you as the viewer, sculptors at work, compare and contrast, and see for yourself.
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Other

Saint Louis Art Museum: What Is Sculpture? See for Yourself!

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about sculpting.