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German Artists in America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to research selected art vocabulary. They research an assigned German wildlife artist. Using their research, they develop a construct of the artist and his work. Students categorize the artist's work using their...
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Painting Music

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students convey the concept that music expresses different moods. Using paint, students draw various artistic elements that convey the mood of a piece of music they hear in class. They complete an analysis of classical paintings and how...
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Irises

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners create realistic and impressionistic drawings of irises in an attempt to better understand the importance of the iris in Japanese culture and art. Lesson extensions are provided for this one day lesson plan.
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Fan Club for Artists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research a famous artist of their choice to experience their lives and achievements. They choose an artist they look up to, a hero perhaps, and share their lives with their peers to develop a banner on that artist to exhibit in...
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Claude Monet Seasonal Painting

For Teachers K
Students discuss and examine paintings of Claude Monet. They examine the style he uses and then create their own painting based on the seasons. They also discuss the difference in the four seasons.
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Claude Monet Seasonal Painting

For Teachers K
Students are shown examples of Claude Monet's paintings. In groups, they are given one season to focus on and create their own reproduction of the same season in a painting. To end the lesson, they share their paintings with the class.
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Invigorate and Inspire with Van Gogh's Bold Colors

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Commemorate Van Gogh's birthday with colorful activities for all ages!
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Vincent's Flowers

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils become acquainted with Vincent Van Gogh and examine how pastels can be used to create a variety of lines and textural effects.
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Homeschooling Chronicles - Impressionism

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
The exhibition "The Birth of Impressionism: Masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay" led us to the truth behind the "pretty pictures."
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How Japanese Prints Influenced French Artists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the influence of Japanese art on French art between 1860 and 1910 in this ideal lesson for the high school Social Studies, Humanties, or Asian Studies classroom. Research itechniques are emphasized.
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Creating a Canvas Floor Cloth

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils create a clored canvas floor cloth. They practice color blending and pattern design.
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An Exploration of Impressonist Painting With Edouard Manet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Edouard Manet was an artist whose life and work provides a wealth of educational opportunities for students.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Fishermen (Fantastic Scene)

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the impressionist painting "The Fishermen (Fantastic Scene)" by Paul Cezanne, is described in a short paragraph and presented with a large-format image.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Gulf of Marseille Seen From L'estaque

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the impressionist painting "The Gulf of Marseille Seen from L'Estaque" by Paul Cezanne, is described in a short paragraph and presented with a large-format image.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Card Players

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the impressionist painting "The Card Players" by Paul Cezanne, is described in a short paragraph and presented with a large-format image.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Brush House

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the painting "The Brush House" by the American impressionist painter Childe Hassam is profiled with a large image of the piece, a description, and links to related topics and artworks.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Water Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the painting "The Water Garden" by the American impressionist painter Childe Hassam is profiled with a large image of the piece, a description, and links to related topics and artworks.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Bronze Age, Also Known as the Vanquished

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "The Bronze Age, also known as The Vanquished" by the impressionist sculptor, Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Masquerade Dress

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture of the painting "The Masquerade Dress" with general information about it. Also includes detailed biographical info about the painter, Robert Henri.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Nantes

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this sketch for "The Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Nantes" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Hand of God

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "The Hand of God" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to related topics and pieces are also...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Old Courtesan

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "The Old Courtesan" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to related topics and pieces are also...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Burghers of Calais

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "The Burghers of Calais" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to related topics and pieces are...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Age of Gold

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this sketch for the sculpture "The Age of Gold" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to related topics and...