Curated OER
Lao-tzu Riding On An Ox
Students discuss expressions of Daoism in Chinese art in this lesson for the high school Social Studies, Humanities, or Asian Studies classroom. The philisophical elements of Daoism are emphasized.
Curated OER
Robert Henri, the Harlem Renaissance and You
Young scholars examine the artwork of Robert Henri. Using his pieces, they compare and contrast it to the works during the Harlem Renaissance. They create a HyperStudio project showing the Ashcan School of Art with music accompanying the...
Curated OER
How To Read A Movie
Ninth graders respond to films they have seen using literary, dramatic, and cinematic terms. They reevaluate their role as a moviegoer. Students analyze their favorite film in order to discover what good films have in common.
Curated OER
Five Simple Poems
Students listen as the teacher explains what poetry is as well as describes several types of poetry such as haiku, free verse, limerick, cinquain, and an acrostic. Students read examples of each type of poetry. They compose a poem...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Neo Classicism a Timeline
A overview of the history of the Neo-classicism period.
Museum Network (UK)
Bowes Museum: Myths and Legends: "Farnese Hercules" by an Unknown Artist
The Museum Network series, Myths and Legends, presents an analysis and discussion exercise on the neo-classical bronze copy of the ancient Greek sculpture, the "Farnese Hercules" by an unknown artist. The work resides in the Bowes Museum.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age
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...
Classical Net
Classical Net: Bach's Predecessors
A very interesting writing on what composers influenced Bach musically during his artistic development.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: "The Artist of the Beautiful" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
This site features the full text of the short story "The Artist of the Beautiful" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Renaissance Art: The Rebirth of Classicism
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! What in the world do they have to do with this? Find the connection and recognize Renaissance art and the artists.
Other
Loyola Marymount University: Classicism
A broad site on this movement in the arts with references and links to many artists and philosophers.
BBC
Bbc Radio2: Sold on Song
If you love classic pop and rock songs and performers, you'll want to visit this site. Includes background information and audio, a glossary, a guide to songwriting styles, songwriting tips, music quizzes, interviews, and so much more....
Classical Net
Classical Net: Musical Periods
This site contains the most significant artistic output of the most important composers within each historical period.
Other
Classic Motown History
Stroll down the history of classic Motown. This timeline highlights the artists and events in the history of Motown records.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artistic Styles: Neoclassicism
This site provides great visuals but little information on paintings of the Neo-Classical style. Links to many artists are provided.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Confidence by Henry James
Read the full text of the comic novel "Confidence" by Henry James. The novel follows the awkward relationship between an artist, scientist, and an inscrutable heroine.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Honore Daumier
A detailed biography of 19th century artist, Honore Daumier. Includes bibliographic references.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Neoclassicism
This site, taken from the Nation Gallery of Art talks about some of the art pieces of the Neo-Classical period.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Cezanne
WebMuseum's page on artist Paul Cezanne contains links to a biography, which details his life and gives examples and information on his works; a critique of him and his works; an examination of the themes of his works; and many pictures...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Charles Le Brun
This biographical essay from the WebMuseum in English is accompanied by five thumbnail photos of Le Brun's paintings and a link to further discussion of his "classical" style of painting.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Portal to full text short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Includes "The Great Stone Face," "The Artist of the Beautiful," and others.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Scott Joplin
A short biography of Scott Joplin (1868-1917 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: The Coins of the Demareteion Master
The Demareteion Master is the name given to the artist who created the dies for the Demareteion coin and some others in ancient Greece. He is the first known master engraver to have lifted the numismatic art form to the level of...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: "Watson and the Shark"
This is a comprehensive site that tells the story behind one of John Singleton Copley's most famous paintings, "Watson and the Shark." The site discusses the artist's life and provides compositional information about the painting....