Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Medium And The Message

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare and contrast Buddhist sculpture in varying materials through in-class discussions and small cooperative learning groups. This lesson includes possible lesson extensions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Free Printables: Handwriting 2

For Teachers K - 3rd
In this drawing worksheet, students copy a number of shapes and then practice drawing the shape in the box provided at the bottom of the worksheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Free Printables: Handwriting 1

For Teachers K - 3rd
In this tracing worksheet, students practice tracing a specific shape or line a number of times on the page. They do not practice writing it on their own.
Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Abstract Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Artcyclopedia site offers a brief overview of Abstract Expressionism and a timeline that links to each artist.
Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Piet Mondrian: An Abstract Painter

For Students 3rd - 8th
A site created by Enchanted Learning about the Dutch abstract painter, Piet Mondrian. Contains a brief biography, an art activity, a coloring page, and links to other great sites with more information.
Lesson Plan
Kinder Art

Kinder Art: Abstract Art: Line, Shape, and Color

For Teachers K - 1st
KinderArt provides an art project idea with the objective of creating an abstract artwork.
Website
Other

Hunter O'reilly: Abstract Artist and Geneticist

For Students 9th - 10th
Galleries of artwork and information on the artist Hunter O'Reilly.
Website
Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History: Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is easy to navigate for students of all ages. Provides examples of Chinese artwork: plants and flowers, birds, mammals, landscapes, portraits, semi-realist landscapes, symbolic art, and abstract art.
Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Victor Vasarely

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains several links where Vasarely's artwork can be viewed, along with information about the artist.
Website
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim: Josef Albers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a biography of Josef Albers and links to related topics.
Website
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation

Guggenheim: Vasily Kandinsky

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography from the Guggenheim of Vasily Kandinsky (1866-1944 CE).
Website
Jewish Museum

Jewish Museum: The Sculpture of Louise Nevelson: Constructing a Legend

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for anyone studying the art of Louise Nevelson. Includes a biography, images, and video commentary about her impact on the art world.
Website
Other

Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in Lincoln, NE. The Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden web site resources highlight its collection of American art. Find examples of 19th-century landscape and still life, American Impressionism, early Modernism,...
Handout
CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Georgia O'keeffe

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical entry on the life of American artist, Georgia O'Keeffe. She is best known for her abstract and still-life compositions.