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ArtLex

Art Lex: Surrealism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Artlex website gives a detailed definition of Surrealism including its founder, influences, examples of this type of art, and its relationship to dadaism.
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Cool Fire Technology

Brain Bank: Art Movements and Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Minnie Evans

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Minnie Evans is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her surrealistic paintings.
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Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries: Marc Chagall

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautifully written biography about one of the leading artists of the 20th century. Showcases a vast collection of works from Chagall's portfolio including prints and paintings.
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Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries: Robert Deyber

For Students 9th - 10th
Audiences of all ages will love the humor in the artwork of Robert Deyber. Most of his paintings are funny interpretations of famous phrases. In a way, he creates a visual play on words.
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Other

Nmwa: Helen Frankenthaler/abstract Expressionist

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical profile of American female artist, Helen Frankenthaler.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Joseph Cornell

For Students 9th - 10th
The WebMuseum profiles the work of the American sculptor Joseph Cornell (1903-1972). Features include photographs of his "assemblage boxes."
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Yves Tanguy

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief information on Surrealist artist, Yves Tanguy with enlargeable image of "Indefinite Divisibility."