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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Durer, Albrecht

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical history with links to images of his works including "The Four Holy Men." Also contains information on his high regard in Germany as an artist and offers interpretation of several of his paintings and his style.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Vincent Van Gogh

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of van Gogh expresses his life as one who was important in the formation of Fauvism and expressionism.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Paul Gauguin

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Gauguin's works with a guided tour through the gallery. Each painting is discussed with additional bibliography and exhibit history.
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The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum resource provides images, education resources, and a wonderful biography of artist Norman Rockwell.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1973: Patrick White

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the 1973 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Patrick White. This website is organized into the following sections: "Press Release," "Presentation Speech," "Autobiography," "Swedish Nobel Stamps," "Article," and "Other...
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Art With Mrs. Filmore: 1st Grade Art Lessons

For Teachers K - 1st
This site offers a variety of art lessons that use various media. Each project includes instructions and pictures of the students' completed artwork.
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Frederic Remington

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a biography on artist Frederic Remington. Also includes a copy of his "Self Portrait on a Horse".
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Albrecht Durer

For Students 9th - 10th
Early biographical information about his family, images of his self-portraits, his travels, his influences, and his career as an artist. Many links to photos and other sites.
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Curated OER

'Self Portrait' by Edward Hopper, 1925 30

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio takes a look at Edward Hopper and his painting, Nighthawks, focusing on how "An image that most people take for granted in their daily lives has become one of America's most famous pieces of art."
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West Valley College: The Italian High Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
The site from the West Valley College briefly surveys several pieces of artwork from the Italian High Renaissance including those from Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Vincent Van Gogh

For Students 9th - 10th
A Webmuseum English biographical essay of Vincent van Gogh, with a number of art illustrations.
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PBS

Pbs: Thomas Eakins (Lessons About the ?American Rembrandt?) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find four lesson plans developed for the PBS documentary "Thomas Eakins: Scenes from Modern Life" about the life and work of the man who would become known as the ?American Rembrandt.? The lessons touch on all the essential qualities of...
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Thomas Eakins

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of realist painter and Pennsylvania native, Thomas Eakins.
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: M. C. Escher

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a very informative biography as well as a gallery with 15 pictures of great Escher art.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: King Gimp Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from NPR includes an interview, video clips and links about expressionist artist, Dan Keplinger. This artist has overcome his disability to create fine art that expresses himself.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Rembrandt [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the art of Rembrandt. Includes a suggested art activity and simple art analysis questions.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Look at Me!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will write an autobiography and use pictures of themselves from past and present to illustrate it.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jean Baptiste Simeon Chardin

For Students 9th - 10th
The WebMuseum gives you brief biographical information of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin and reproductions of Chardin's work, including "Back From the Market." There is also a link to de Hooch, an artistic influence of Chardin's.
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ArtQuizz

Art Quizz Frida Kahlo

For Students 9th - 10th
A 10-question quiz on the life of Frida Kahlo.
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Gustave Courbet

For Students 9th - 10th
This gallery of Courbet's work includes well as a brief biography. Be sure to click the link at the bottom for more information.
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Other

Michelangelo/painter, Sculptor, Architect, Poet

For Students 9th - 10th
An Italian site containing a comprehensive biography of artist Michelangelo. Also includes images of some of his paintings.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Benjamin West

For Students 9th - 10th
Benjamin West is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Other

Abc Art, Books, and Creativity: Book Instructions

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource, students can learn how to make a variety of handmade books with simple paper folding techniques. All directions are easy to follow and come in a printable pdf format.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Delve Deeper Into Art With This Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, you will explore the relationship between art and identity by comparing and contrasting two works of art.

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