Tech Museum of Innovation: Brightness

Reinforce a strong art vocabulary which can also apply to aspects of math and science. Kids read about various types of balance or symmetry found in art. They analyze three paintings based on vocabulary and read a how-to for creating...

The Tech Museum of Innovation looks at four San Francisco Bay-area artists whose work explores the of art and technology behind the design and operation of robots. Includes many examples of robot art and panoramic views of the artists'...

This site combines the elements of brightness, hue, and saturation to see differences in color in the things around us. Each element is dealt with individually and is incorporated into an activity involving all three.

While reviewing various light sources, the source of colors (white, red, yellow, blue) are also discussed. The bouncing of light, the matching of colors, and seeing colors are all highlighted.

An example of the work of Giotto (Giotto di Bondone), "The Epiphany," from about 1320. Showcases Giotto's innovative style and discusses his break with the Bzyantine tradition, which, up until now, had been exerting a strong influence...

Combining innovative styles, techniques, and forms with previously conceived ones, early medieval art is often marked by strong regional characteristics. Compared with early Islamic art, works of art from this period make much greater...

This collection has an emphasis is on contemporary art, with a focus on Bay Area artists. Exhibits include sculpture, photography, multi-media/high tech, and paintings.

In this video [3:12] see how Andres Jaque and The Office for Political Innovation are redefining our relationship to water with COSMO, a "movable artifact" made out of customized irrigation components. COSMO is this year's winner of The...

Explore the possibilities of buildings, public spaces, and architectural design. Learners examine the work of SANAA architects Sejima & Nishizawa through background information, images, and guided class discussion. This lesson plan...

The Getty's multimedia-rich exploration of the life and career of French realist Gustave Courbet, whose innovative approach to landscape painting inspired many artists who came after him, including Monet, Cezanne, and Pissarro. Along...