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Curated OER

The Life and Work of Paul Cezanne

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students can explore the art of Paul Cezanne with these lessons and activities.
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Curated OER

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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A Journey Through France

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine France and its culture. They create a passport, convert collars to francs, listen to French music, research Impressionism and Monet, and compare/contrast the French version of Cinderella.
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Painting Modern Life

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students compare and contrast modern life art in the works of Hilaire-Germain Edgar Degas and Paul Cezanne. In this art analysis lesson, students compare and contrast the two paintings. Students complete image based discussion. Students...
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Curated OER

Sunflowers

For Teachers K - 12th
Students discuss expressionism, techniques in art, and sunflowers and create original works of "Sunflower" art in this Art lesson for all levels and abilities. It is suggested to take the class outside to view sunflowers prior to...
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Vincent's Flowers

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students 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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Curated OER

Landscapes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore landforms and landscapes. They demonstrate an appreciation for and examine how to recognize the attributes of landforms and landscapes. Students create a landscape and reflect on their painting.
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Curated OER

Now I See You... The Changing Perception of Women

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the changing view of women during the 20th century. Using art, literature and music, they identify the various perceptions used throughout history. They also predict what women's' perceptions are going to be in the...
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Vincent's Flowers

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils create sunflower paintings using pastels, pencils, and construction paper in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the artwork of Vincent van Gogh and the book Camille and the Sunflowers by...
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Plein Air Drawing and Painting

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students plein air drawing. In this drawing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps that require them select natural objects and utilize plein air skills to complete their drawings.
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The Splendor of Canada's Provinces and Territories

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use a map of Canada to label all provinces and territories as well as write information about each location. Using books, they read about each province and territory and write down adjectives describing them. They paint a...
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American Impressionist Selections

For Students 9th - 10th
A great list provided of American Impressionist artists and their exhibits. A visual site of artist's paintings of impressionism style.
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An American Tradition: The Pennsylvania Impressionists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth look into the Pennsylvania Impressionists and their history.
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An Artists' Artist: Mary Cassatt

For Students 9th - 10th
Kellie Hanna writes on Mary Cassatt, who is known as an Impressionist.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: American Impressionists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides many examples of American Impressionistic work. Also, under the section titled "Overview", it gives information into the origins of American Impressionism (click the "continued" link after the paragraph).
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Nmwa: Artist Profiles: Mary Cassatt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a bio on female American Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt and her artwork.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Post Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia provides a list of post-impressionist painters. Click on a name to see a list of links to galleries and museums with the artist's work.
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Musee D'orsay: James Abbott Mc Neill Whistler, Portrait of the Artist's Mother

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, this is an image, description and explanation with an accompanying link to other facts about the American Impressionist painting "Portrait of the Artist's Mother" by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Edgar Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia maintains an impressive list of links to museum sites and archives where images of Degas's work can be viewed. The museum sites, especially, often include curatorial commentaries about exhibited works to aid understanding...
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The National Gallery (UK)

The National Gallery: Renoir Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Renoir is one of the six arts featured at the National Gallery's Impressionist collection. In addition to a brief biography, a thumbnail presentation of 16 works by Renoir is provided along with comments on each work.
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The National Gallery (UK)

The National Gallery: Camille Pissarro

For Students 9th - 10th
Camille Pissarro is one of the six artists featured at the National Gallery's Impressionist collection. In addition to a brief biography, a thumbnail presentation of 16 works by Pissarro is provided along with comments on each work.
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The National Gallery (UK)

The National Gallery: Cezanne

For Students 9th - 10th
Cezanne is one of the six artists featured at the National Gallery's Impressionist collection. In addition to a brief biography, a thumbnail presentation of 16 works by Cezanne is provided along with comments on each work.
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The National Gallery (UK)

The National Gallery: Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
Degas is one of the six arts featured at the National Gallery's Impressionist collection. In addition to a brief biography, a thumbnail presentation of 16 works by Degas is provided along with comments on each work.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia provides a brief overview of the movement, and includes resources for finding Impressionist artists' paintings in famous art museums.