Instructional Video9:07
The Art Assignment

The Case for Abstraction | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

9th - 12th
For much of human history, people made art by trying to represent the world as it appeared around them. Until about 100 years ago, when a bunch of artists stopped trying to do that. It was shocking then and it still upsets and confounds...
Instructional Video3:02
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Simple Watercolor Flower Tutorial

K - 5th
This tutorial will show you how to create simple watercolor flowers. This watercolor set of 16 colors by Prang is GREAT to start with! Along with watercolor paint, you will need watercolor paper.
Instructional Video13:58
Amor Sciendi

The Portraits of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye

12th - Higher Ed
An explanation of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's paintings
Instructional Video6:01
The Art Assignment

How to Critique | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

9th - 12th
Today we discuss the conventions of art critique and explore the possibility of the internet as an arena for constructive critique. Can we do it?! Recommended reading: Matthew Goulish, 39 Microlectures: In Proximity of Performance (2000)...
Instructional Video3:30
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Watercolor and Wrap Tutorial

K - 5th
Watch how to use plastic wrap and marker designs to make a cool, nonobjective watercolor painting! Along with watercolor paint, you will need watercolor paper.
Instructional Video2:29
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Mini Mandala Tutorial

K - 5th
Create a mini watercolor mandala with me! The watercolor set of 16 colors by Prang is GREAT to start with! Along with watercolor paint, you will need watercolor paper.
Instructional Video12:40
The Art Assignment

The Case for Impressionism

9th - 12th
Impressionism is one of the best known and loved movements in Art History, but why? We present a case for why Impressionism is interesting and worth your attention and admiration, beyond the famous names behind it of Claude Monet, Berthe...
Instructional Video4:16
Amor Sciendi

Guernica: War and Art

12th - Higher Ed
We discuss Picasso's great image of Guernica with help from a Subscriber, Andy Hess.
Instructional Video3:31
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

The Kiln - Behind the Scenes

K - 5th
Loading a kiln for a bisque fire.
Instructional Video11:48
The Art Assignment

The $150,000 Banana

9th - 12th
Artist Maurizio Cattelan duct taped a banana to a wall, titled it "Comedian", and sold 5 editions of the artwork for as much as $150,000 each. Why did it capture our attention, curiosity, and memes? What does it mean?
Instructional Video3:23
Amor Sciendi

The Ecstasy of St. Teresa: Baroque

12th - Higher Ed
We discuss the Ecstasy of St. Teresa by Bernini and Baroque art in general. Many religions outlaw religious imagery; this, hopefully explains why Catholicism doesn't.
Instructional Video10:57
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

How To Fold A Paper Star (Origami Star)

K - 5th
Create a paper star with me! This video will walk you through all of the steps. All you need is a square of paper and pair of scissors!
Instructional Video3:47
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Galaxy Painting Tutorial

K - 5th
Use watercolor paint to create a gorgeous galaxy! The watercolor set of 16 colors by Prang is GREAT to start with! Along with watercolor paint, you will need watercolor paper. This pad of 12 sheets will get you started.
Instructional Video7:09
Amor Sciendi

The Alhambra, Divine Symmetry

12th - Higher Ed
We investigate the symmetries contained in the walls of the Alhambra, and spiritual nature of mathematics. When something is true mathematically, it is true forever. The Islamic Moors recognized parallel between that thought and their...
Instructional Video5:11
Amor Sciendi

Life is in the Details: The Merode Altarpiece

12th - Higher Ed
The Merode Altarpiece is produced during a time of transition in Europe and it shows the love of every day life through its extraordinary detail.
Instructional Video7:54
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Alcohol Ink Tutorial

K - 5th
Alcohol Inks are so much fun! In this video demo I’ll show you a few techniques you can try with this product. I use Jacquard Alcohol Inks and I have the nine color set. I used the Jacquard Clean Up Solution as well, and recommend a...
Instructional Video2:44
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Pop Art Prints Part Two

K - 5th
How to manipulate block prints for a Pop Art look!
Instructional Video17:25
The Art Assignment

Eat Like Andy Warhol

9th - 12th
Explore the art and life of Andy Warhol through the food he depicted as well as the food he actually ate. We work our way through the ultimate Andy Warhol tasting menu.
Instructional Video6:27
Amor Sciendi

Parthenon Marbles An Art Controversy with Christina Boszik

12th - Higher Ed
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is considered one of the most important surviving structures of Classical Greece. Originally dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, it has changed hands many times throughout history, serving as a...
Instructional Video5:57
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Notan Beginner Demonstration

K - 5th
Create a simple Japanese Notan design with me!
Instructional Video12:48
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

From Concept to Comic Strip with Ryan Thiele

K - 5th
Ryan Thiele’s Website: thielestudios.weebly.com You may may contact Ryan Thiele at: ryanmthiele@gmail.com Visit: Instagram@thielestudios ​YouTube: Thiele Studios About the Artist: Ryan Thiele (pronounced “teal”) has been a middle...
Instructional Video4:56
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Snowy Silhouette Painting: Mixed Media Art Tutorial

K - 5th
This winter themes art lesson is sure to produce beautiful results and build artistic confidence! All you need is chalk or soft pastels, black and white acrylic paint, a flat brush or fan brush, black and white paper, and a pencil and...
Instructional Video2:53
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher

Quiver App For Augmented Reality

K - 5th
This video will show you how to use Quiver App to interact with your own drawings for free! Go to quivervision.com to print pages to color and draw on.
Instructional Video1:18
Indigo Artbox

Edgar Degar & Impressionism | 60 Second Art History Lesson

K - 5th
Did you know Edgar Degas despised being called an Impressionist artist?