Makematic
Draw a code
Ancient people drew symbols on cave walls to tell stories. Today, visual communication is everywhere. Children build their storytelling skills by exploring how other writer-artists work. In this activity, children aged 12-14 will create...
Curated Video
Music and Black History
Music is an important and effective medium for communicating emotions and inspiration. Learn about two important Black musicians who don't often get talked about in school: Abbey Lincoln and Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti.
The Africa Channel
African Artists Speak - El Anatisul
Taking the viewer on a visually stunning journey across the globe, African Masters reveals the story behind the African art scene. Artist Profiles; Nigeria,Ghana, behind the scenes footage of artists studios and workspaces, featuring El...
Curated Video
Marian Anderson: The Opera Singer Who Challenged Segregation
When Black singer Marian Anderson was barred from performing in Washington by the Daughters of the Revolution – her Lincoln Memorial performance made her an icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
Indigo Artbox
Edgar Degar & Impressionism | 60 Second Art History Lesson
Did you know Edgar Degas despised being called an Impressionist artist?
Indigo Artbox
Claude Monet and Impressionism | 60 Second Art History Lesson
Did you know Claude Monet was nearly blind towards the end of his life? See how his style changed over time.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Prince Olusegun Adeniyi - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Nigeria
Art teacher Olusegun Adeniyi, who teaches at Caleb British International School, Lagos, Nigeria, is not only renowned for bringing out the creative side of his fortunate students with two decades of nurturing new talent and creating...
The Art Assignment
Walk On It | Kate Gilmore | The Art Assignment
In which we visit artist Kate Gilmore in her Brooklyn studio and receive the assignment to Walk on It.
Indigo Artbox
Wassily Kandinsky | 60 Second Art History Lesson
Did you know Kandinsky had synesthesia and painted the colors that heard while he listened to music? Learn about Kandinsky and the time in which he created art.
Espresso Media
Exploring the Artistic History of the French Riviera
The video explores the art scene in the South of France after World War II, highlighting the private collections at the Columned Or hotel and the Mag Foundation. It also discusses the relationship between artists and dealers, as well as...
Bedtime History
Walt Disney’s Cartoons
The name “Disney” is known globally as an entertainment giant that includes animated films, TV shows, and theme parks. In fact, one cannot fully understand the growth of children’s entertainment in the 20th century without knowing more...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
David Elkind - Play, Love and Work
A longtime professor at Tufts University, his groundbreaking books — The Hurried Child, The Power of Play and Miseducation informed early childhood education professionals of the possible dangers of "pushing down" the elementary school...
The Art Assignment
Art or Prank? | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
A pair of glasses on an art gallery floor. Art? Or prank? What about a urinal? We compare recent pranks in art museums to art that uses some of the same strategies.
Amor Sciendi
Parthenon Marbles: An Art Controversy | AmorSciendi with Christina Boszik
With the help of co-author Christina Boszik, I weigh in on the debate around the Parthenon Marbles.
The Art Assignment
The End of Art Assignments. | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
With 2017 comes great change. Assignments are ending, but the channel is not! Starting in March we’ll be focusing on "The Case for" videos, Art Trips, and other art and art history related topics. We're also starting an Art Assignment...
Makematic
Let's Read Art
Using SEEK questions helps us to discover and learn about the world – and see art in new ways!
Makematic
Cause and Effect
Looking closely at art helps us imagine a story and predict how it could change. In this activity, you will use a piece of art as a story starter – then predict what could happen next.
Fun Kids
Learn Jobs 3
Do you know your occupations? Come and learn more about occupations with Fun Kids English's Vocabulary series. This occupations learning video will introduce a variety of jobs: painter, firefighter, waitress, artist, pilot, barber, pizza...
Indigo Artbox
Wassily Kandinsky: 6 Minute Art History Video
Wassily Kandinsky: 6 Minute Art History Video
Makematic
Global Icons: Frida Kahlo
A short animation about the life of Global Icon Frida Kahlo and how she represents Self-Awareness
Amor Sciendi
Euclid: The Art of Geometry
Here we discuss the influential artist Euclid of Alexandria and his peerless work The Elements.
Fun Kids
The Jobs Song #2
Jobs Song! What do you do? Sing, teach and learn about jobs in this very fun animated kids music video with our Fun Kids Monsters! Which one of our characters would you like to be, the firefighter, soccer player, farmer, artist or...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bonnie Koba - Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Schools
The Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Schools approach is a whole school education reform approach that helps schools and their teachers change their culture over a six-year process to strengthen arts, arts integration, and democracy. Mission:...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Abstract Portraits inspired by Picasso and Silberzweig- Part 1- MENA
This video quickly reviews portraits by Pablo and Sandra Silberzweig, and then inspires students to create an abstract portrait that will be painted using various watercolor techniques. Check out my Watercolor Technique video for 8...