TED-Ed
Could Anyone Make a Jackson Pollock Painting?
Is abstract expressionism art? Or could your cat have created such works? The paintings of Jackson Pollock are used to answer these questions.
TED-Ed
The Poet Who Painted with His Words
Guillaume Apollinare, known for his calligrams—shape poems—is the subject of a short video that introduces viewers to the works of this amazing artist.
TED-Ed
Why Is This Painting so Captivating?
Diego Velazquez's Las Meninas is the focus of a short video that examines the context and complexity of one of the most analyzed works in the history of art.
TED-Ed
How Ancient Art Influenced Modern Art
What do Picasso, Matisse, and Gauguin have in common? They are all considered modern artists, a movement that began over 150 years ago. And despite the label, their work was influenced by artists much, much, older. Check out this video...
TED-Ed
The Battle of the Greek Tragedies
Introduce the origins of theater and dramatic roles with this highly entertaining, animated video. It illustrates the evolution of the stage from the shrinking of the chorus in dramas during the fifth century BCE in Ancient Greece,...
TED-Ed
The Complex Geometry of Islamic Design
Discover the prevalence of geometric design in Islamic culture with this wonderful informational video. It begins with an overview of the complexity of designs dating back to the eighth century during early Islam, and then...
Biography
Andy Warhol- Mini Biography
Pop artist Andy Warhol is featured in a short mini-biography that provides a brief overview of his life and work.
Biography
Claude Monet- Mini Biography
Claude Monet is the subject of a short mini-biography that provides an overview of his life and the movement he began. Some of his works are also pictured.
TED-Ed
A Different Way to Visualize Rhythm
Take a musical journey around the world with a short video that demonstrates the value of using the wheel method of representing rhythm, rather than the usual notes on a musical bar line.
TED-Ed
Why We Love Repetition in Music
Why does music rely so heavily on repetition? This is an interesting video from which to explore not only the psychological answers to this question, but also the ways in which humans perceive and rate different types of music.
TED-Ed
Bringing a Pop-up Book to Life
Breath life into the pages of a text with this instructional video on creating pop-up books. From choosing a topic, through the planning and creation phases, this video examines how to develop engaging visual...
TED-Ed
Getting Started as a DJ: Mixing, Mashups and Digital Turntables
What do Paris Hilton, Avicii, Diplo, and Cole Plante all have in common? They're DJs! Seventeen-year-old Plante is featured in a short video in which he demonstrates his art and encourages others who might be interested in pursuing a DJ...
TED-Ed
Building a Museum of Museums on the Web
Imagine stepping into museums across the world right from the comfort of your own classroom, and analyzing artwork in greater detail than you ever thought possible. Google Art Project has made this possible! Amit Sood briefly introduces...
TED-Ed
A Cinematic Journey Through Visual Effects
George Méliès realized in the early days of cinema that, "Films have the ability to capture dreams." From classic movies like A Trip to the Moon, The Lost World, and Metropolis, to more modern marvels...
Curated OER
Stop Motion Animation
Stop motion animation is a popular form of art. The boy in this video demonstrates how to create a simple stop motion video using a camera and clay.
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Secondary Colors
What is the difference between primary and secondary colors? This video does a great job at explaining them. What a great way to hook your students into your lesson on secondary colors!
Curated OER
Shapes (Art)
The world is full of different shapes. Watch this video to learn about the different type of shapes that they can be categorized into.
Curated OER
Space (Art)
How do you describe space? The young artist in this video does a great job at discussing space and different techniques to portray space in art.
Curated OER
How to Draw Cartoon Facial Expressions : Basic Cartoon Styles
A fantastic artist thoroughly explains his process of drawing a cartoon. He begins with drawing facial expressions. He draws step-by-step with verbal instructions. This is a great video for your class to follow along.
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How to Draw the Head on a Cartoon Character
As part of the cartoon character series, the artist focuses on drawing the head. He shares with viewers that the chin is one of the most important features of a cartoon's face. Watch this video to practice drawing your cartoon head....
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How to Draw the Body on a Cartoon Character
After completing the cartoon's head, the artist now focuses on the character's body. He describes his process step-by-step. This is a fantastic video series for your class to follow along. Note: This is part of a full video series about...
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How to Draw a Cartoon Lion
Rawr! Make your cartoon lion come to life with this fun how-to video. Your class will learn how to draw a lion by following the artist's step-by-step instructions. You may need to pause at times for your class to complete each step.
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How to Draw a Cartoon Tree
An important part of a drawing is the background scenery. Your class will learn how to draw a simple, cartoon tree. The artist does a fantastic job at explaining each step of his creation.
Curated OER
Whitening Teeth with Photoshop Elements
Learn how to digitally whiten teeth with this tutorial video. This tutorial uses Adobe Photoshop Elements.