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Web Gallery of Art
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8 to 12
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The more than 12,000 works of are represented digitally on this site include paintings and sculptures created in Europe between 1150 and 1800 AD. Many of the artworks include captions...more
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The more than 12,000 works of are represented digitally on this site include paintings and sculptures created in Europe between 1150 and 1800 AD. Many of the artworks include captions as well as biographic information about the artist. Use the search engine to zero in on a particular work or artist. Choose from a selection of virtual guided tours to better understand the historical or artistic relationships between museum pieces.
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Childe Hassam: American Impressionist - Metropolitan Museum of Art
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9 to 12
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Take your art students on a virtual tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with this impressive retrospective highlighting the work of Childe Hassam, one of America's leading impressionist...more
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Take your art students on a virtual tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with this impressive retrospective highlighting the work of Childe Hassam, one of America's leading impressionist artists. Many oil paintings, watercolors, pastels and prints are featured, depicting nostalgic views of well-known sites across America and Europe. Details of each image can be explored with the click of a mouse, and descriptive captions are provided for each work. A lengthy chronology of Hassam's life is included. Portions of this site would be quite at home in an American history class! Be sure to investigate the "Learn with Us" link which offers Learning Resources, #MetKids, a Timeline of Art History, and others.
tag(s): art history (86), artists (77), impressionism (5), painting (56)
In the Classroom
Use this site as an introductory activity to impressionism in the U.S. with an interactive whiteboard or projector. The images on the site are excellent representations of impressionism and can be used as examples to help students characterize it.Divide students into cooperative learning groups to explore the site. Have them compare and contrast what they note about impressionism to other styles that have been studied before in class. Use an online tool such as the Interactive Two Circle Venn Diagram, reviewed here. Have students print out their diagrams OR display their findings on the interactive whiteboard to their peers.
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Gauguin Tahiti - Boston Museum of Fine Arts
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11 to 12
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Use this site for an in-depth study of 19th century French painter Paul Gauguin. The focus of this interactive, on-line exhibition is his extraordinary work titled "Where Do We Come...more
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Use this site for an in-depth study of 19th century French painter Paul Gauguin. The focus of this interactive, on-line exhibition is his extraordinary work titled "Where Do We Come From? Where Are We? Where Are We Going," a masterpiece produced during the artist's time in Tahiti. Visitors can move a virtual magnifying glass over the work and click on 15 separate segments. Each segment is augmented by background text and audio interviews with art historians. This is a high-level site for serious analysis by mature students.
tag(s): painting (56)
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Museum of Bad Art
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10 to 12
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A bad example may be worth a thousand words. This site takes a playful and insightful approach to the best of the worst, providing visual images of "fine art" that, ...more
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A bad example may be worth a thousand words. This site takes a playful and insightful approach to the best of the worst, providing visual images of "fine art" that, in some cases, defy description. Art teachers will find this to be a useful resource for illustrating what students should not emulate. Projecting this site in art class will provide rich material for discussion on style, form, and composition. Browseable sections include Portraiture, Landscape, and Unseen Forces. PLEASE PREVIEW and select images before projecting in the classroom. A few pieces in the collection are not "school appropriate."
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Graphic Witness
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9 to 12
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Visual arts and social commentary come together in this site that looks at human history through the lens of artists and illustrators. Topics include graphic arts in wartime, 19th century...more
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Visual arts and social commentary come together in this site that looks at human history through the lens of artists and illustrators. Topics include graphic arts in wartime, 19th century news illustrations, and art under duress. Use this site to provoke discussion, guide reflective writing, or inspire personal artistic expression. These compelling images would make very effective anticipatory sets when projected in the classroom.
tag(s): cold war (30), world war 2 (149)
In the Classroom
Use the images to create a visual discovery activity in your classroom - for example, use the collection of drawings to teach the events of WWII to your students. Share the images on the interactive whiteboard or projector, with students filling out reflections about each image. Reflections should focus on what they observe, infer and predict about each image. After showing a few of the more powerful images, have a class discussion as to what students wrote in their reflections. Going back to each image - what did we learn? What can we assume? What does this picture tell us about this event? You would be surprised about the emotional impact students learn, in addition to the content. This would be a good activity to do as a review, when students are able to use the information from class to project about the images. A great resource for a US history course.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ceramics and Pottery
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7 to 12
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This site contains almost everything you will need to teach an "Introduction to Ceramics and Pottery" class! Browse through the formal lesson plans, handouts, worksheets, review activities,...more
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This site contains almost everything you will need to teach an "Introduction to Ceramics and Pottery" class! Browse through the formal lesson plans, handouts, worksheets, review activities, quizzes and rubrics. They are all downloadable in Word format and can be easily edited and adapted to your particular classroom needs. PowerPoint presentations and links to works of ceramic artists are included along with an on-line gallery of student work. Take your students to the computer lab to review concepts, vocabulary, and techniques with the Web scavenger hunt, "clay" crossword puzzle, or pop quiz. The site is still a work in progress, but the completed portions are worth checking out. Created by Kerry Marquis.
tag(s): ceramics (2)
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Heavens Above - Art and Actuality - New York Public Library
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7 to 12
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Think about creating a curriculum link between art and science using this site as a foundation. Original sketches and chromolithographs of celestial events created by French-born artist...more
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Think about creating a curriculum link between art and science using this site as a foundation. Original sketches and chromolithographs of celestial events created by French-born artist and amateur astronomer E.L. Trouvelot are contrasted with contemporary photographic images from NASA.
tag(s): stars (65)
In the Classroom
Use this site on a projector or interactive whiteboard to discuss and informally assess prior knowledge as you start your study of the galaxy and the star in our immediate proximity - the sun. Display the pictures for students via interactive whiteboard/projector during a discussion of topics like sun spots, solar flares, lunar eclipses, etc.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Portrait Gallery
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9 to 12
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This virtual gallery highlights personalities that have had a profound impact upon Great Britain and the world. Click on "Search the Collection" to take a tour of the gallery rooms,...more
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This virtual gallery highlights personalities that have had a profound impact upon Great Britain and the world. Click on "Search the Collection" to take a tour of the gallery rooms, and browse through portraits of famous British men and women from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century. Project this Web site in the classroom to illustrate authors, political figures and personalities from British history and literature. Samuel Johnson, Henry VIII, Queen Victoria, The Bronte Sisters, Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill are among the thousands of Britons represented.
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Take advantage of the free images on this site! Search the site for images or portraits of individuals being studies to supplement a lecture. This site would be particularly useful in studying Early American history - giving students a face to connect with the names they have heard about so much.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Impressionism
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8 to 12
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Take a guided tour through turn-of-the-century France and discover what Impressionism was all about. Features of the site include a charming and informative tour guide, beautiful illustrations,...more
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Take a guided tour through turn-of-the-century France and discover what Impressionism was all about. Features of the site include a charming and informative tour guide, beautiful illustrations, eight downloadable lesson plans, and printable transparencies. The impressionistic paintings represented on this Web site include a few that focus on the human body so be judicious and consider the age and maturity of your students when using portions of this resource.
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Tessellations
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6 to 12
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The beauty and mathematical precision of tessellations come alive in this site that celebrates these unique and compelling designs. Basic information about tessellations is provided,...more
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The beauty and mathematical precision of tessellations come alive in this site that celebrates these unique and compelling designs. Basic information about tessellations is provided, along with a biographical profile of M.C. Escher, and a list of resources providing more in-depth information. The Gallery contains a number of tessellations created by Escher and others. Especially of interest to teachers and students is an instructional section that explains how to make tessellations using a variety of materials and constructions. Created by David Annal.
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Medici - Godfathers of the Renaissance - PBS
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6 to 12
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Take an interactive, insider's tour of 15th century Florence, and explore the Renaissance through several different themes: art, politics, architecture and science, and religion. Meet...more
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Take an interactive, insider's tour of 15th century Florence, and explore the Renaissance through several different themes: art, politics, architecture and science, and religion. Meet the "godfathers" of the Renaissance who will give you tips on how to be a Medici mobster. Discover which Renaissance figure you most resemble. The companion art gallery includes gorgeous images of Renaissance art. If projecting images in the classroom, remember that clothing is a bit scarce in the Sistine Chapel, so consider the maturity level of your students.
tag(s): italy (16), renaissance (32)
In the Classroom
Use the interactive timeline in your classroom on your interactive whiteboard or projector to give students more context about the Renaissance. The site provides some valuable information about the Medici family, who were an important influence on the Renaissance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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1913 International Exhibition of Modern Art - University of Virginia
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9 to 12
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Tour the most influential show in the history of American art. The paintings and sculptures featured in this collection of 18 virtual galleries document of the emergence of modernism,...more
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Tour the most influential show in the history of American art. The paintings and sculptures featured in this collection of 18 virtual galleries document of the emergence of modernism, the radical break with artistic tradition, and the corresponding public reactions. The nature of many of the representative works makes this site most appropriate for mature students. Use this resource to generate discussion and encourage analysis of how this historic exhibition affected the development of American art. Created by the American Studies Program at the University of Virginia.
tag(s): art history (86), artists (77)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then have students explore this site independently or in small groups. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online graphic to share using Genial.ly, reviewed here. This is a very interesting site for an art history classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jean-Antoine Houdan:Sculptor of the Enlightenment - J. Paul Getty Museum
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9 to 12
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Houdan's work captured an historic period of revolution and unrest in France and America. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Napoleon are among his subjects. Rotate the sculptures...more
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Houdan's work captured an historic period of revolution and unrest in France and America. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Napoleon are among his subjects. Rotate the sculptures in this virtual museum exhibit to examine details and learn about the artist's techniques. Best suited for use with advanced art students.
tag(s): sculpture (21)
In the Classroom
Share the site on the interactive whiteboard or projector to illustrate to students the more finite details of Houdan's work. Students can explore the site on their own if more help is necessary. This site would be useful not only for exploring Houdan, but for providing a 3D image students can attempt to analyze or model their own work after.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Drawing from Life - Smithsonian
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7 to 12
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Spice up a history class and generate discussion with cartoons taken from the Smithsonian Institution's American Art/Portrait Gallery Library Collection. Images, dating from 1862 to...more
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Spice up a history class and generate discussion with cartoons taken from the Smithsonian Institution's American Art/Portrait Gallery Library Collection. Images, dating from 1862 to 1955, reflect the power and popularity of this medium throughout American history. Can be browsed by title, artist, or subject.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (53)
In the Classroom
Art and History teachers will love this online collection of comic drawings houses by the Smithsonian. In a class discussion of validity of sources select a few images that were created to reflect on society or satire it. (We recommend Hogarth's engravings if your class is mature enough) Share the images on the interactive whiteboard or projector with the class. Start a discussion as to what students think the meaning and purpose of the image is. Do a few as a class and have students complete the rest of the images on their own. Have students write up a few quick sentences on the remaining images. Teachers can either finish the activity there or have students share their answers later in a discussion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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America in Caricature: 1765 - 1865 - University of Indiana
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7 to 12
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This site, by the Lily Library of Indiana University, features the wry wit and artistic talents of America's best political cartoonists. Three distinct and turbulent periods in American...more
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This site, by the Lily Library of Indiana University, features the wry wit and artistic talents of America's best political cartoonists. Three distinct and turbulent periods in American history are represented: The Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Especially notable are the political cartoons from election years 1860 and 1864. Challenge students to think about how these caricatures compare with those found in today's newspapers.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (53), politics (112)
In the Classroom
Select the images that correspond to the unit being covered in your classroom. Print out the caricatures, laminate and bring to class. Seperate students into groups and have them all work on at least one of the images obtained from the class. Have students analyze and dissect the images to gauge the meaning, purpose and intent. This is an activity that does require some substance of background knowledge, so do this more towards the end of a unit as review.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Art History Time Line - Metropolitan Museum
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6 to 12
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While designed for art history, this time line will also appeal to anyone interested in concise summaries of the movements of prehistoric civilizations and peoples throughout the world....more
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While designed for art history, this time line will also appeal to anyone interested in concise summaries of the movements of prehistoric civilizations and peoples throughout the world. As it moved into ancient and modern history, the site offers nicely written summaries of the relationships between art, culture, and the political and social developments in each culture. World cultures faculties will love this one.
tag(s): art history (86), time (92)
In the Classroom
Select the timeline that reflects the unit being studied in class, opening it on the interactive whiteboard or projector. The write ups provide a substantial amount of information, and the images would be really useful for students who are visual learners. Use the time-lines to review and summarize major points of a unit to ensure students are able to grasp the essential points.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Collage Machine - National Gallery of Art
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4 to 12
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Here's a super visual resource from the National Gallery of Art that lets users create their own full-color collages. Art teachers will snap this one up for its applications in ...more
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Here's a super visual resource from the National Gallery of Art that lets users create their own full-color collages. Art teachers will snap this one up for its applications in demonstrating uses of color, design, and pattern. In addition to its instructional value, this one is just plain fun as well. The online version of Collage Machine is no longer available. But you can access the tools via a free download.
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Challenge students to create their own collage to share with the class. Create a collage about a story, character, science concept, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The British Museum: The Middle East and Asia - British Museum
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6 to 12
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This British Museum site about the ancient Middle East and Asia has seemingly endless nooks and crannies, each of which leads to an encounter about the history and culture of ...more
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This British Museum site about the ancient Middle East and Asia has seemingly endless nooks and crannies, each of which leads to an encounter about the history and culture of of that civilization. Try it as part of a world cultures course, an introduction to Buddhism or Hinduism, or a look at the geography of the Indian subcontinent.
tag(s): art history (86), asia (68), china (62), india (25), middle east (43)
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Scroll down the page to find classroom resoutces for Assyria, Sumer, Babylon, and Chinese Art. Careful searching should lead to content for almost any grade level.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mary Cassatt
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6 to 12
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This site offers a generous helping of images of Mary Cassatt's late 19th-century impressionist work. Cassatt was one of few Americans to paint in the impressionist style, making her...more
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This site offers a generous helping of images of Mary Cassatt's late 19th-century impressionist work. Cassatt was one of few Americans to paint in the impressionist style, making her even more interesting to American students. Large format images make this site especially useful as a teaching tool.
tag(s): art history (86), artists (77), impressionism (5), painting (56)
In the Classroom
Before introducing students to Cassatt's paintings, briefly go over the Themes of Impressionism page on the site Impressionism, reviewed here, using an interactive whiteboard or with a projector. Have students pay particular attention to the third paragraph about how Impressionism differs from previous works of art. Ask them what makes Cassatt's paintings Impressionistic. After students have viewed several of Cassatt's paintings, ask them what the themes of her paintings might be (women and children). Create a class Padlet, reviewed here, and enhance student learning by asking small groups to research Mary Cassatt and decide on the five most interesting facts about her life. Have the small groups post these on the Padlet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Essential Vermeer
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6 to 12
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This site offers a comprehensive look at the work and life of 17th century Dutch painter Jans Vermeer. It includes an extensive catalog with many full-color, large format images of...more
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This site offers a comprehensive look at the work and life of 17th century Dutch painter Jans Vermeer. It includes an extensive catalog with many full-color, large format images of his paintings. There are also sections on the painter's life, the various schools of Dutch art, and Vermeer's patrons. Great art history reference site!
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