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Tate

Tate: John Singer Sargent

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a biography on painter John Singer Sargent, along with images of 44 of his paintings.
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Robert Rauschenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American pop painter Robert Rauschenberg.
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Other

Art Uk: Andy Warhol (1928 1982)

For Students 9th - 10th
This website features Andy Warhol with links to his art, to multiple biographies, and stories.
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Other

All Music: Kool and the Gang

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents information on an influential funk group, Kool and the Gang. It contains very detailed information if you click on the "read more" link. Shows pictures and song titles of all of their albums, and includes a Kool...
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Other

Country Music Television: Gene Autry Portrait

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn fascinating facts about the "Singing Cowboy", Gene Autry. This site provides biography information, photos, lyrics, discography, awards, and news concerning the life and accomplishments of Gene Autry.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Suzanne Farrell

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographical information on Cincinnati born legendary ballerina, Suzanne Farrell, a Kennedy Center honoree. Includes photos, audio and video, and links to additional resources.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Sidney Poitier

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a biography of Sidney Poitier. It emphasizes Poitier's strength of character, both in the roles he has played and in his personal life.
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Michelangelo

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive and thorough biography of Renaissance artist, Michelangelo. Great information but a heavy read.
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Other

Leonardo Da Vinci the Complete Works

For Students 9th - 10th
View over 100 of Leonardo's paintings, drawings, and inventions. You can conduct searches, watch slideshows, or view page by page. Also includes an extensive biography and many features that make finding and bookmarking your favorite...
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Other

S9: Biographical Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Search biographical dictionary for famous people by using keywords or dates such as birth and death years, achievements, awards, literary or artistic works, or occupation and positions held. This is a Wikipedia type system where everyone...
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Morning Earth

Morning Earth: Georgia O'keeffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief resource features a short biography of Georgia O'Keeffe, quotes from the painter, photos of her paintings, and photos of the artist herself.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Joseph Mallord William Turner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Ibiblio.org provides a short biography and examples of some of the well-known works of master artist J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851 CE).
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Other

M.c. Escher Pages

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site offers a brief biography and links to more extensive ones, some examples of the artist's works, and an extensive array of links to other Escher sites.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Michelangelo Buonarroti

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia provides a biography of Michelangelo, celebrated artist of the Renaissance. The resource features links to famous works at museums around the world, articles, and other resources.
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Other

Grant Wood Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
Magazine article reviews an exhibit of Grant Wood's art at the Davenport Museum. The review blends the artist's biography with interesting notations about selected art from the show. Photograph of the artist illustrates the article.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Silversmiths

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of silversmiths from the 18th and 19th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Landscape Painters

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's chronological list of landscape painters from the 16th thru the 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Still Life Painters

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of still life painters from the 16th thru the 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Photojournalists

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia's complete list of photojournalists from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biographies and works.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Prairie School

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource informs how this popular style of house began and which architects started it all. Take virtual tours of several prairie school buildings and view prairie school objects by five leading artists. Biographies are included.
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PBS

Pbs Great Performances: A Hymn for Alvin Ailey

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains introduction, background information, artists biographies, and repertiore of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Ragtime

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes background essays, artist biographies, sheet music, video, and audio resources about ragtime.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Eastman Johnson: "The Girl I Left Behind Me"

For Students 9th - 10th
An analysis of Eastman Johnson's painting "The Girl I Left Behind Me" is provided by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Includes link to an artist biography.
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Other

Artists and Guilds: Mary Cassatt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a very brief biography of Mary Cassatt accompanied by one of her paintings.