Discover the functional works of art found in everyday life. Modern architecture is the focus of this highly visual presentation. Works from architectural masters such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, and Le Corbusier are featured. A...

Students analyze the design process and architecture of Ludwig van der Rohe. In this architecture and art analysis lesson, students explore the design process through photographic documentation and architectural plans. Students use...

A splash of light against the dark background of the Baroque period, the Rococo Art of 18th century Europe shines brilliantly in this appealing and artistic presentation. The slides focus primarily on the paintings of French and English...

The Crusades sounds like a glamorous time period in the Middle Ages full of glory—but was it? Scholars find and review the truth of the Crusades' influence on the world through the resource. The study guides, separated individually by...

In this World War II worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the firebombing of Dresden as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 7 short answer questions.

Students analyze the architecture of Ludwig van der Rohe's 'The Glass House.' In this architecture analysis lesson, students view the images of the house and read about the home. Students complete two research projects for the lesson.

Students analyze facial expressions on artifacts. In this artifacts lesson, students examine facial expressions on artifacts. Students draw a face with an expression of their choice.

Students analyze three different types of temporary shelters and their designs for environmental factors. In this shelter design lesson, students analyze how designers address environmental problems for homeless or refugees. Students...

Whether sitting in an art or European history class, viewers will enjoy the rich images presented in these slides. Art from the Baroque period, including paintings, sculptures, and furniture, is featured in this presentation, along with...

In this mixed prepositions lesson, learners consider choices of prepositions from a drop-down list in order to complete the sentences in a paragraph. 

Students examine two artists Vasily Kandinsky and Marcel Breuer. In this artist analysis lesson plan, students explore the principles of Bauhaus and consider the elements of chair design. Students identify the technique of lithography...

Students evaluate visual arts by creating furniture designs. In this three dimensional art lesson, students utilize the web to examine different artist renderings of furniture, sculpture and architecture. Students utilize paint to create...

Students examine and discuss drinking container artifacts from Jamestown. They view images of the artifacts, discuss their purposes, draw an original facial expression for a brown paper jug, and write a description of the facial expression.

For this vocabulary worksheet, students complete a quiz, answering 8 multiple choice questions about definitions of given words. Students check answers in the dictionary when finished. 

Provides an overview of the culture of Germany. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....

Short biography of Walter Gropius and pictures of his house in Massachusetts and the Bauhaus, Dessau.

Wikipedia, a publically-maintained wiki, offers information on the German city of Trier, including its well-preserved Roman buildings, city gate, and baths. There are images and external links, as well.

This resource recognizes the Bauhaus Master's Houses as one of the twentieth century's modernist architectural masterworks. Designed by Walter Gropius to house the distinguished faculty of Germany's Bauhaus school of design and practical...

Fagus Factory in Alfeld is a 10-building complex - began around 1910 to the design of Walter Gropius, which is a landmark in the development of modern architecture and industrial design. Serving all stages of manufacture, storage and...

Berlin Modernism Housing Estates. The property consists of six housing estates that testify to innovative housing policies from 1910 to 1933, especially during the Weimar Republic, when the city of Berlin was particularly progressive...

The island of Reichenau on Lake Constance preserves the traces of the Benedictine monastery, founded in 724, which exercised remarkable spiritual, intellectual and artistic influence. The churches of St Mary and Marcus, St Peter and St...

Description, illustrations, history and maps of the Cologne Cathedral paired with news and reports of threats to its integrity from pollution, nearby construction, and similar dangers.