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Curated OER

Virtual Figure Sculptures

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify visual arts by identifying famous artwork on-line. In this sculpture lesson, students utilize the web to research popular sculptors and to see a video interview with Keith Haring. Students utilize paper,...
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Alphabetical Listing of Sculptors

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's list of sculptors begins with the 5th century BCE to the late 20th century. Includes links to the biographies and works.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Edgar Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Gallery of Art site contains information about the life of Edgar Degas as well as a large array of his works. The numerous images are worth the visit!
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Marilyn J. Brackney

Imagination Factory: Sculpture Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides eight art activities which teach students of all age to make a variety of sculptures. Activities provided include: "Mat Board Sculpture," "Create a Butterfly Mobile," and "Carve a Free-Form Sculpture."
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Listing of Installation Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's list of installation artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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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: 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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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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Princeton Review

The Princeton Review: Career Artist

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the career of an artist. Tells requirements (both personal and educational), future job outlook, and typical job duties.