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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469 1527

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Britain, home to one of the biggest empires in history and a rich artistic heritage. We'll start in the 16th through the 18th centuries, years that saw the establishment of Britain and British art as we know it. As you travel...
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Drawings of Leonardo

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of high-quality scans of drawings by the Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci. Includes anatomical drawings, mechanical drawings, studies for sculpted works, and an assortment of oddities.
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National Museum of Science and Technology: Leonardo

For Students 9th - 10th
Leonardo da Vinci, famous Renaissance painter and inventor, is the subject of a special collection of resources maintained by the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy. Includes a gallery of his work, his biography,...
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Burkina Faso: Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Although brief, this article is packed with information about the culture of Burkina Faso. Read about the ethnic groups, their art, and religion. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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University of Pennsylvania

Penn Library: Books of Hours

For Students 9th - 10th
This website contains information about the Book of Hours: a private prayer book, liturgies or calendar. "In Books of Hours are preserved some of the finest works of medieval art." Seven Book of Hours with descriptions are shown. Though...
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Guitar and Lute

For Students 9th - 10th
Great website for information on guitars, lutes, and other musical instruments. A lot of free items like music, tablature, and art. Useful to those studying music, including beginners.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Protestant Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce the art that influenced the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Vasari Lives of the Artists

For Students 9th - 10th
This wonderful site from the Fordham University indexes selections from the great writer Vasari and his major work on the lives of Renaissance artists. The text is translated into English and a bibliograpy is provided for further research.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery: Changing Times: The Tudors

For Students 3rd - 7th
Learn all about the Tudor period with this reference page! Understand the clothing, homes, religion, transportation, and much more that existed between 1485 and 1603 in England and Wales.
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: The Tudors

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
A look into life in England, Wales, and Ireland during the rule of the Tudor family. Website includes PowerPoints about the War of the Roses, Aston Halls, and the Tudors family tree.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Fats Waller

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief biography about jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller. Also featured in this resource are a couple of audio clips of his music.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: William Grant Still

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about composer William Grant Still in this resource. This brief biography highlights the career of this African American composer.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: James P. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
Stride pianist James P. Johnson is featured in this resource with a brief biography highlighting his career. It includes an audio clip showcasing his piano playing style.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 38: Robert Plant and Jimmy Page

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many adolescent boys are consumed by theLed Zeppelinsong 'Stairway to Heaven.' The analysis of this song can be used to interest students in the music of the Renaissance minstrels. It will also serve as a means of making students aware...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Creative Space: Fifty Years of Robert Blackburn's

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site about Robert Blackburn's Printmaking workshops in existence since the 1940's. A Great bio on Blackburn as well as information on the exhibition at the Library of Congress.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Many Meanings of Michelangelo's Statue of David

For Students 9th - 10th
We typically experience classic works of art in a museum, stripped of their original contexts, but that serene setting can belie a tumultuous history. Take Michelangelo's statue of David: devised as a religious symbol, adopted as a...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Giovanni Bellini

For Students 9th - 10th
This ibiblio.org site provides information about the Italian artist, Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516 CE). Contains information about his life and artwork. Gives many examples of his paintings, with brief descriptions.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: El Greco

For Students 9th - 10th
View a representative work by El Greco, with contextual notes and analysis.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Romare Bearden (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This 4-day lesson plan asks young scholars to explore artistic points of view, explore the elements and principals that contribute to mood, and discuss social themes that were prevalent during the Harlem Renaissance. The 4-day process...
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Banquet Scene in a Renaissance Hall

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Banquet Scene in a Renaissance Hall", created by Dirck Hals in 1628 (Oil on wood).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Renaissance Interior With Banqueters

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Renaissance Interior with Banqueters", created by Bartholomeus Van Bassen from 1618-20 (Oil on wood, 57,5 x 87 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Povazsky Hrad and the Renaissance Mansion

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Povazsky Hrad and the Renaissance Mansion", created by Thomas Ender during the 1860's (Watercolour and pencil on paper, 270 x 371 mm)

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