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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Zaida Ben Yusuf: Daniel Chester French

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the sculptor Daniel Chester French. He is famous for his sculpture of President Lincoln created as a part of the Lincoln Memorial. The picture is provided by a photograph taken by Zaida Ben-Yusuf.
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Other

Hokusai Katsushika (1760 1849)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed look into the life of one of Japan's most famous painters, Hokusai.
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Other

Nga (Australia): Welcome to the Water Planet Paperworks by James Rosenquist

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy biography of artist James Rosenquist. Full of colorful images and interviews. A challenging read.
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California State University

Van Gogh Lesson

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Introduce the masters to young students. This art lesson plan will have your 2nd graders singing the praises of Vincent van Gogh as they create their very own "Starry Night."
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: Collections: Claude Monet

For Students 9th - 10th
From the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this is a set of 37 images with descriptions of works by Claude Monet (1840-1926). Click on 'View All Works' to access the collection.
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PBS

Pbs American Masters: Robert Rauschenberg: Reinventing Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Studying the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg, we see a reflection of American culture. Click his name to a full biography and timeline.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Modern Collection: Vincent Van Gogh Self Portrait, 1887

For Students 9th - 10th
Click to enlarge Van Gogh's self-portrait from 1886-87, and read the paragraph of text explaining his methods.
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Other

The Piano Education Page

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Piano Education Page" includes a piano lessons and tips, an audition room, a competition calendar, and biographical information on several famous pianists. Have fun listening to piano tunes while learning about this instrument and...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Thomas Chambers

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Thomas Chambers is described here along with information on his contributions to art through landscape and portraits. His landscape paintings famously depict the Hudson River...
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Other

China on site.com: Ming Dynasty

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from China-on-site.com has a description of Ming Dynasty artwork as well as links to information on famous artists and their work.
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Other

Abc: Abstraction

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Alma Woodsey Thomas is the focus of this lesson plan that introduces students to abstract art. Students will come to understand how the art elements can be used to express emotion and communicate ideas without including objects in the...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Juan Gris

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the Juan Gris. Includes a picture gallery of his main works.
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Cengage Learning

Gale: Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Ricky Martin

For Students 9th - 10th
Described in this biography is the Puerto Rican singing superstar who is a Hispanic pop sensation. This article features much fascinating information about his career.
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Cengage Learning

Gale: Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Carlos Santana

For Students 9th - 10th
In the late 1960s, when the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane and other rock genres were raging, Carlos Santana and his band Santana introduced the music scene to a new Latin-based rock sound featuring an Afro-Cuban beat. This...
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Cengage Learning

Gale: Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Gloria Estefan

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the life of Latin pop singer, Gloria Estefan, her rise to fame and comeback from potential life threatening injuries.
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Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)

Emily Carr

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only was Emily Carr one of British Columbia's most recognized Artists but was recognized Nationally as well. The site discloses information about her life and her impact on Canadian life.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Jean Francois Millet

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the artist, Jean Francois Millet. This article contains information about his influences as well as pictures of some of his most famous works like "The Gleaners."
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Abakanowicz on the Roof

For Students 9th - 10th
"On the Roof" refers to the location of her art. This installation artist has found a home on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum.
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Other

Don Quijote: Salvador Dali I Domenech

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from don Quijote, you can review Salvador Dali's biography and paintings. The artist Salvador Dali is an icon of the Spanish art in the 20th Century and a world famous Spanish painters.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Thomas Gainsborough

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an excellent depiction of the artist's life. Includes his influences and a photo of one of his greatest paintings, "The Blue Boy."
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Other

Georgia O'keeffe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about Georgia O'Keeffe's life and artworks, as well as a discussion of her artistic style and a link to a lesson in how to paint flowers like hers.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: James Abbott Mc Neill Whistler

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of James Abbott McNeill Whistler, an American artist whose most famous work is "Whistler's Mother."
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Harry Houdini the World's Handcuffs King

For Students 2nd - 8th
Discover interesting facts about Harry Houdini, famous escape artist.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Claude Monet Waterlilies

For Students 9th - 10th
This Ibiblio Web museum site offers three striking images by Monet, all of his famous waterlilies.

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