Curated OER
Lesson 2: Maine's Merchant Marines
Students simulate the quarters aboard a ship. They write a letter to Joanna Colcord or Alice Drinkwater that shows an understanding of the experience of being aboard ship, and asks further historical questions about the experience.
Curated OER
Noh Theater
Students explore the roles in Noh drama and the significance of Noh masks while creating their own version of a Noh play in this High School lesson adaptable for either the Language Arts or Theater classroom.
Other
National Museum of Women in the Arts
The permanent collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Images of artwork, biographies and profiles are all available, organized by century. You can search for a particular female artist as well.
Other
National Museum of Women in the Arts: Lavinia Fontana
A profile of Lavinia Fontana, the first woman painter to have had a successful artistic career.
Other
Abc Art, Books, and Creativity: Artist Biographies
This resource highlights several female artists from various visual art genres. You can view one piece from each artist and read their biography. Included in the list of women are Frida Kahlo and Alma Woodsey Thomas.
Purdue University
Woman Artists of the American West: Women in Photography
A site by Peter Palmquist on Women photographers and the American Indian. There are biographies and images from thirteen women who were active during the latter part of the 19th century.
Other
Art in the Picture an Introduction to Art History
Get to know some of the most well known names, paintings, styles, and museums within the world of art. Perfect for any art enthusiast or art student. Don't miss this fantastic art history site that even includes an art video of the week!
Yale University
Women Artists in History: A Junior High School Unit
If you scroll 1/3 of the way down, there is a section devoted to Sofonisba Anguissola. Almost to the bottom of the article is a short biographical sketch of the same.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia
A comprehensive website covering artists and artwork from all time periods and styles. Navigate by artist name, by subject matter, by medium, by nationality, or by any number of different filters, such as women artists, to find images...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Artistic Expressions
Metis women are known for their skills in beading, quilling embroidery and finger weaving. Traditional arts and contemporary artists and their art is recognized through video, print and visual files.
Purdue University
Purdue University: Pottery by American Indian Women
A fabulous collection of information and photos of American Indian potters. There are several color images and multiple pages of the history behind these talented artists.
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.
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An Artists' Artist: Mary Cassatt
Kellie Hanna writes on Mary Cassatt, who is known as an Impressionist.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive...
Other
Women Artists in History
solid list of female artists through time that includes links to other websites (some better than others) about these famous artists. Too many names to mention!
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
Other
American Antiquarian Society: Exhibitions: A Woman's Work Is Never Done
Images with accompanying narration on women's work from before the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution. Exhibit describes the domestic work that women did and continue to perform and also provides information on women...
Merna A Forster
Heroines: A Guide to Women in Canadian History
Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.
Other
The Kodak Girl Collection
A delightful salute to women in photography. Includes history and archival photographs.
Other
National Museum of Women in the Arts: Judith Leyster
Read a profile of 17th century painter Judith Leyster.
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Lilla Cabot Perry
This selected bibliography of Lilla Cabot Perry covers it all. A link to her portfolio is also included.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
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National Portrait Gallery
The home on the web of Great Britain's National Portrait Gallery is a repository of the likenesses of famous British men and women. Portraits stretch back in time into the the sixteenth century and run right up to the present. Includes...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Selma Burke
Selma Burke discovered her love for sculpture as a young child and followed her passion to Harlem Renaissance New York, Parisian art studios, and even the White House.