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Impressionism
Using beautiful pictures done by famous impressionist artists, this presentation explores the world of Monet, Degas and others. This presentation would be a great tool to use in the lower grades to begin a discussion of this artistic...
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Fan Club for Artists
Learners 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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Realistic Impressions: Investigating Movements in the Visual Arts
You and your high school class can examine the idea of artistic movements with this instructional activity. Explore various websites, compare/contrast paintings, after which the assignments are to complete a chart, and write an essay.
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The Impressionist Movement
A study of the Impressionist Movement will enhance any European history class.
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The Life and Work of Edgar Degas and the Impressionists
Edgar Degas, and other Impressionist, painters balked against the structures on displaying artwork and promoted artistic freedom.
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The Life and Work of Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh is a fascinating subject for students of art history.
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Monoprint Screams on Clay
Using a famous painting as a model, have your class create their own works of art. Learners take a look at the painting "The Scream" by Edvard Munch, discuss their thoughts on it, and use a similar process to design their own art. What a...
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Katsushika HOKUSAI
Students identify some famous people in the United States and why these people are famous. Students identify and discuss famous people in Japan. Students use internet websites in bibliography if computer is available to learn more about...
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Paul Gauguin Art: Opposite Colour Masterpieces
Students discover new art techniques by examining the work of Paul Gauguin and his use of opposite colors. In this art analysis lesson, students investigate the different perspectives and colors used in classic post impressionist...
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Europe To The Max DVD: Four Great Cities of Europe Questions
In this geography skills worksheet, learners watch the video "Europe to the Max." Students then respond to 18 short answer questions about London, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris.
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Let's Talk About Painting
Discuss art and read Matthew's Dream. In this visual arts lesson, students recognize that there are different styles of art, each with its own techniques. Use simple techniques to understand art and work at stations to...
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Realistic Impressions: Investigating Movements in the Visual Arts
Students explore the idea of movements in the visual arts and differentiate between some of the most well known movements in Western art. The lesson focuses on what makes a painting an example of a particular movement.
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Spanish Arts: Goya, Francisco
Very thorough collection of paintings by this famous Spanish artist in the Prado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Impressionism
Artcyclopedia provides a brief overview of the movement, and includes resources for finding Impressionist artists' paintings in famous art museums.
Van Gogh Gallery
Van Gogh Gallery: Vincent Van Gogh: Fun Facts
Learn fascinating facts about the life and career of this prolific Dutch post-impressionist painter.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Childe Hassam, "Allies Day"
This resource includes a picture of the famous painting, "Allies Day," as well as a brief description of the history behind it.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Manet and the Sea
This site is a preview to a live exhibit in Chicago, these pages explore the theme of seascape as perceived in the late 19th century. Includes a great deal about Manet and other artists of the period plus plenty of images of famous works.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
Other
The Worldwide Art Gallery: Degas
This site provides a short biography of Degas (1834-1917 CE) plus digital images of some of his famous paintings.
Other
Artists and Guilds: Mary Cassatt
This site provides a very brief biography of Mary Cassatt accompanied by one of her paintings.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Explore Art: Claude Monet
A biography from the Getty 's Explore Art site. The site also includes four images of paintings by Monet from the Getty's collection, with information about technique, setting, and other details.
Other
Mary Cassatt the Complete Works
View over 300 of Cassatt's paintings. You can conduct searches, watch slideshows, or view page by page. Also includes an extensive biography and many features that make finding and bookmarking your favorite works very easy.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Vincent Van Gogh
These articles and the corresponding slideshow on the works of Vincent van Gogh offer an in-depth background on his works and their inspirations.