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Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Primavera

For Students 9th - 10th
The Web Gallery of Art provides an image of Botticelli's famous painting, "Primavera". Also given is background information on the painting and inspiration for the painting. A link to a biography on Botticelli is provided as well.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: George Catlin's Indian Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
The Smithsonian offers 32 of Catlin's Indian Gallery paintings online. Catlin visited 50 tribes living west of the Mississippi from 1830 to 1836.
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery London: Collection Features

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the collection of paintings at the National Gallery. There are various activities that allow the visitor to learn more about art and perform research. Videos are available to see paintings from a unique perspective.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Mark Rothko

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Gallery of Art features an online exhibition of the life and work of color-field painter Mark Rothko. Each painting that appears in the show is accompanied by explanatory text, some in the artist's own words.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Cezanne's Still Lifes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will view film footage of Paul Cezanne's actual studio in Aix-en-Provence and compare objects they see to his drawings and paintings in the National Gallery of Art collection. By selecting and arranging objects of their choice,...
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Art Resources & Stuff Home

For Students Pre-K - 1st
As the website states, there is "everything but the kitchen sink" here. Find resources for art education, podcasts, museums and galleries around the world, an artist encyclopedia, student artwork, art schools, art blogs, architecture,...
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Other

Worcester Art Museum: Online Art Research Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Worcester Art Museum offers a search of its own galleries as well as links to search many other organizations and libraries. Another source for online art research.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Art Zone

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ten interactive activities that allow you to use the computer to create and manipulate works of art.
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University of Victoria (Canada)

Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery: Unity of Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Emily Carr, Katharine Maltwood and Myfanwy Pavelic contributed significantly to the West Coast Canadian art scene. This virtual exhibition by the Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery at the University of Victoria gives great tribute to the...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Georgia O'keefe [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the art of Georgia O'Keeffe. Includes activities and images of her work.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: George Romney

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about portrait artist George Romney. There is a biography, and different examples of his art from 1770-1790. These are high-quality images, with details available.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Get the Picture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts presents photo galleries for seven photographers. Each artist's gallery includes biographical information, quotations, information about artistic style and technique, and other relevant strands of the...
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Other

Joseph Wu Origami Inc.: Origami Gallery

For Students 3rd - 5th
An unbelievable collection of pictures of origami creations. Click on each picture to get a closer look.
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Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Leonardo Da Vinci

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of Leonardo da Vinci with sections on his life in Florence and Milan as well as his art and inventions. Be sure to click on the "Works" button to view fabulous digital images. Many paintings contain commentary.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Philippe Halsman a Retrospective

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution provides an online exhibit of portrait photographer Philippe Halsman who photographed famous people from Presidents to entertainers.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Benjamin West's "The Death of General Wolfe"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a smaller and less-clear version of West's "The Death of General Wolfe." Also, it contains a brief commentary on the work of art.