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Cast of Characters Lesson Plan: Comparing Artists

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Young scholars choose an artist, examine a painting, read a statement of the artist and their biography. They research the artist using the World Wide Web, books, encyclopedias, art, prints or magazines. They write an essay using their notes.

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artistic style, visual and performing arts
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Lesson Plans
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Duration
3 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Research

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