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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What's in a Picture? An Introduction to Subject in the Visual Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the subject and meaning of examples of visual art. They analyze various paintings found on the Metropolitan Museum of Art website, answer discussion questions, complete online interactive activities, and write an essay.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Make Your Mark

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this sketching worksheet, students complete activities where they sketch items in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Students complete 5 activities.
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Unit Plan
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: How Van Gogh Made His Mark

For Students 3rd - 8th
An exhibition that focuses primarily on Van Gogh's drawings. Includes many illustrations and tools to help learners develop a deep level of understanding of "how Van Gogh made his mark." Helpful extras include a glossary, interactive...
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Handout
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Ming Dynasty (1368 1644)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on Ming dynasty art from 1368 to 1644. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Sister Wendy's American Collection: Tughra of Suleyman I the Magnificent

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage describing the Tughra of Suleyman I the Magnificent from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated. Also includes a quote about the art...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Sister Wendy's American Collection: Oceanic Bis Poles

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage describing bis poles made by the Asmat people of New Guinea from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated. Also includes a quote about...
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Graphic
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated overviews of the art of Japan by time period.
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Graphic
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Ancient Greece, 1000 b.c. 1 a.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site that includes an interactive timeline of Greek art. Clicking on hyperlinks take you to a detailed discussion of the individual works of art. Included are photographs of Greek architecture. A great resource for the study...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Japan: a.d. 500 1000

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive timeline allows visitors to view representative works of Japanese art in a segmented chronology that extends from AD 500 to 1000. Includes examples from different periods in Japanese history and from all geographical regions....
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Graphic
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mexico and Central America, 1900 a.d.present

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this is a timeline of the history of Mexico and Central America with descriptions, dates and relevant images.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Costume Institute: Search the Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This vast collection of historical garments and jewelry contains an inventory of over 34,000 items. Includes images, dates and important facts about each piece.
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Lesson Plan
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: A Masterwork of Byzantine Art

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This educational resource from the Metropolitan Museum of Art contains 24 pages describing the David Plates which tell the story of David and Goliath. Images and lesson plans are included.
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Website
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: List of Rulers: Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a list of the emperors of the Roman Empire, separated by dynasty. In addition, you can click on pictures of art and architecture of each dynasty of the Roman Empire to get information about them.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Nature in Chinese Art

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the importance of Nature in Chinese Art. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Article
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Han Dynasty (206 b.c. 220 a.d.)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the art of the Han dynasty from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Article
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Hudson River School

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the Hudson River School of American artists. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Handout
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: John Singer Sargent (1856 1925)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the American artist John Singer Sargent. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Article
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: American Portrait Miniatures of Eighteenth Century

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on American portrait miniature paintings of the eighteenth century.
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Website
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Great Serpent Mound

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the Great Serpent mound, built by early Naitve Americans in Ohio. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Aztec Stone Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on Aztec stone sculpture. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Article
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Georges Seurat (1859 1891) and Neo Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on Georges Seurat (1859-1891) and Neo-Impressionism. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Handout
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: William Henry Fox Talbot

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on William Henry Fox Talbot(1800-1877)and the invention of photography. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Handout
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Georgia O'keefe (1887 1986)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on Georgia O'Keefe (1887-1986) and her art. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
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Handout
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Walker Evans (1903 1975)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the American photographer Walker Evans (1903-1975). With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.