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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Stuart Davis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by WebMuseum, gives a short biography of the artist Stuart Davis and a gallery of 12 of his works.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Signac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the WebMuseum of ibiblio.org provides a biography of a neoimpressionist and pointilist, Paul Signac, who worked with artist Georges Seurat Includes images of his artwork.
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Franz Marc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ibiblio gives brief biography and explanation of how his artist group Der Blaue Reiter was formed. Also includes images of some of his work.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Pablo Picasso

For Students 9th - 10th
An insightful biography of Picasso (1881-1973 CE) by a museum curator, with critical analysis of several famous works interspersed throughout. Excellent discussion of Picasso's artistic influences. Includes reproductions of a few of his...
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El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)

E Pd Lp: Francisco Toledo

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the Mexican artist Francisco Toledo.
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Other

Insects: The Insects of m.c. Escher

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a biography of the life of M.C. Escher. It gives an idea into the relationship between the artist, M.C. Escher, nature, and the insects that represent it.
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Other

Anton Outsider Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is the personal web page for the Outsider Art works of Anton Haardt. Here you can view a gallery of her work and read biographies of several other artists.
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Other

Rocio Heredia, Designer Metalsmith

For Students 9th - 10th
View the religious artwork of Rocio Heredia at this website. Included on the site are six galleries of her work, along with a biography and interview with the artist herself.
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Other

Musee D'orsay: Portrait of Charles Baudelaire in an Armchair

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of French portrait artist Felix Nadar Charles Baudelaire (1820-1910).
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Other

Jake Biddington: Surrealism

For Students 9th - 10th
Jake Biddington's resource with art terminology definitions, an art gallery, and more! This page is a biography on surrealism and has hyper-links to artists and images.
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Other

Berkeleywebs.com: William Michael Harnett

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a brief biography on the artist William Michael Harnett. Learn about, "the leading American still-life painter of the late 1800's."
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Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Caravaggio

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Web Gallery of Art contains an in-depth biography as well as the artist's works in different time periods. A great site to check out on the subject.
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Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Giotto Di Bondone

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive biography of Giotto di Bondone including links to many of his works. Comprehensive and complete information on the artist and his life. Great for research!
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University of Virginia

Muse and Confidante: The Muse and the Salon

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a short biography on artist Maria Cosway. The site also contains her self-portrait, some of her paintings, and an original source document of a (unlegible) letter to Thomas Jefferson, whom she was rumored to have an...
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Other

Art Republic: Op Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from ArtRepublic provides a definition and description of Op Art, as well as some biographical information about Op Art artists and an example of the style.
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Other

Art Republic: Pop Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a definition of Pop Art. Click on the links to get biographies and examples of different pop artists.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: General Santa Anna's Official Account

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is the handwritten account of the Battle of San Jacinto, by General Santa Anna. Provides a link to a biography on Santa Anna as well as a link to a typed transcription of this document. Part of artist Henry McArdle's research for...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Mc Ardle Notebooks: William S. Taylor to William C. Crane

For Students 9th - 10th
In this typed letter, William S. Taylor praises the conduct of General Sam Houston during the Battle of San Jacinto. This site, providing links to a handwritten version as well as a biography on the letter's recipient (William C. Crane),...
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Other

Barbara Lewis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of world fusion music artist Barbara Lewis. Included is a biography and sound clips of her music.
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National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: John James Audubon 1785 1851

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains biographical information of one of America's most famous naturalist painters. The website describes the life of the famous wildlife artist John James Audubon, born in 1785.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Sir Thomas Malory

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Sir Thomas Malory: his life, "Morte d'Arthur," and his influences upon other writers and artists. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Michelangelo Buonarroti

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a detailed biography of artist Michelangelo. Written from a Catholic perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Edgar Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features an in-depth biography of the artist as well as a full gallery of his artwork. Be sure to check out the other pages of his works; the links are at bottom left and will appear as "To Degas-2" or whatever page is next.