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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Artopia: Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
Be an art critic, and compare and contrast sculptures in this virtual art gallery. Watch short video clips about this art medium, see student sculptures, send an e-art card, or virtually sculpt your own creation.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Highlights

For Students 9th - 10th
The MFA's collection of European decorative arts and sculpture include approximately 22,000 works of art from the seventh century until the present day. Click on 'View All Works' to access the collection.
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Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum: Long Term Exhibition; Ron Mueck

For Students 9th - 10th
This long-term exhibition of sculpture by Ron Mueck was on view in 2006 at the Brooklyn Museum. This page takes you into the exhibition with images of selected works from the exhibit.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Juan Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Juan Hamilton is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his various sculptures.
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Bernini and the Birth of Baroque Portrait Sculpture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Website for a 2008 exhibit at the Getty Museum that explains Bernini's connection to the birth of Baroque art. Includes a general overview Baroque art, a video describing how to carve marble, and pictures of some of Bernini's work.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Temple 22 Facade Reconstruction Project (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Preliminary research indicates that structure was a sacred mountain used as a political center. Discussion of sculpture meanings is included.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Frank Gallo

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Frank Gallo is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture with his varying surfaces.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Isaac Witkin

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Isaac Witkin is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: John Mason

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, John Mason is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his works with ceramics and sculptures.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Sculpture Reconstruction Copan, Honduras (2002)

For Students 9th - 10th
Structure is discussed and well as its purpose as a dwelling place for a ruler/deity.
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Mark Harden's Artchive

The Artchive: Leonardo Da Vinci Selected Notes on Painting

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides information about the selected notes by Leonardo da Vinci on artistic style. Mentions colors, tone, sculpture, drawing, shadows, perspective, etc.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Old Courtesan

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "The Old Courtesan" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to related topics and pieces are also...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Saul Baizerman

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Saul Baizerman. Baizerman worked as a sculpture artist specifically with clay and bronze.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Thomas Ball

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on sculptor Thomas Ball. The site, in addition to the biographical information, provides a listing of his works as displayed at the...
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Art of the Ancient Greek Theater

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore an exhibition of art (sculptures and painted vases) that takes Greek drama as its subject shows the many different ways that Greek visual artists interpreted the dramatic arts in their work. Find a click-through slideshow of art...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Materials and Techniques

For Students 6th - 8th
Ancient Egyptians used a wide variety of techniques to make their unparalleled artwork. Stone, paint, wood, metal, relief sculpture, and pigments are described with pictures. A question/answer section from the community is also included.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Selma Burke

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Art21: Maya Lin

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site by PBS that features a biography on the artist and links to art work, videos clips and interviews. On this page there are also links to lesson plans and other artist pages.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Danzantes of Building L at Monte Alban

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent descriptions of Monte Alban and the Danzantes wall. Report specifies Olmec presence in area as well.
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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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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Face to Face: Rosa Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site shares an sculpture of Rosa Parks in her famous stand in Montgomery in a work by Marshall Lumbaugh.
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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: Michelangelo Buonarroti

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete discussion of Michelangelo, Italian Renaissance artist. Discusses his life, his impact on the art world, his political views of the times, and his influence on society. Explanation of works, additional links to other great artists.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry provides an overivew with map, photos, and timeline of the history and geography of ancient Egypt.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: The Neolithic Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing some of the significant changes and achievements that marked the beginning of the Neolithic era. Includes links to additional information and images.

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