History Education Articles for Teachers - Page 5

Cubism is an art movement that was made popular in the early twentieth century by artists like Pablo Picasso and George Braque. Images created during this era were often abstract and reflected an effort to deconstruct the world in which the artist lived. Among the most famous paintings of this mo...

Cultures all over the world dedicate festivals and holidays to celebrate the values they hold dear. It is especially important for educators to model sensitivity and open-mindedness when approaching any study of a particular culture and their religious activity. Many students may be learning abou...

The work of Impressionist painter George Seurat is among the most loved of that era. His work evokes an entirely different feeling than that of his contemporaries based on his interpretation of light and how it affected his subjects. Have students compare and contrast the work of different Impre...

Students should begin this lesson by developing an understanding of what cultural patrimony is. Generate a definition that is similar to this one: Cultural patrimony is an object with cultural, historic, or traditional importance to a certain group or nation. Throughout history, priceless objects...

The history and culture of the Middle East is one of the most complex in the world. The geography, traditions and history of the region can be studied from a variety of perspectives and in several different disciplines. Certainly, geography teachers will teach about the Middle East in terms of it...

Propaganda is a powerful force. When used effectively, propaganda has changed the course of history, particularly in times of war. Whenever propaganda is being studied, it is important for students to have an understanding of the difference between propaganda and mere advertising. You can begin ...

The Harlem Renaissance was one of the most prolific creative periods in American history. Virtually every aspect of the visual and performing arts flourished as a result of the unique experience of African Americans in the 1920's and 30's. To develop a strong sense of what African Americans were...

Gustav Klimt, who lived from 1862 to 1918, was a Vienna native. He lived most of his early life in poverty, and dropped out of school at the age of 14. He enrolled in the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, and his life started to change. Klimt developed a unique style and started to receive commis...

Born in Cody, Wyoming in 1912, American artist Jackson Pollock was on the cutting edge of Abstract Expressionism. Though influenced to some extent by Surrealist and Mexican mural painters, Pollock developed a unique style that allowed him to “drip and splash” paint across a large canvas which had...

Edgar Degas is one of the most beloved French Impressionists; studying his work provides an important insight into the social and cultural atmosphere that characterized France in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Born in 1834, Degas was a native of Paris. Inspired by the work of Eugen...

The history of Ireland is an interesting one; it is intertwined with the development of most other European nations. Beginning with the arrival of the Celts, Ireland was also occupied by Gaels, the Scoti, and Christians. Ireland has been home to such literary greats as Edmund Burke, Sir Arthur Co...

The history and culture of Greece is one of the most interesting and enduring in Europe. The geography, traditions and history of the country can be studied from a variety of perspectives and in several different disciplines. Certainly, geography teachers will teach about Greece as part of their ...

To understand the concept of “degenerate art” students must have some background knowledge of Nazi Germany. This period of time was characterized by fear and oppression. Not only was this the case for members of groups such as the Jews, the Gypsies and the Poles, but also artists, writers and mus...

What a fascinating country Russia is! The geography, traditions and history of the country can be studied from a variety of perspectives and in several different disciplines. Certainly, geography teachers will teach about Russia as part of their study of Europe, but art teachers may choose to exp...

The ability to analyze primary sources is one of the most important skills students must master in their history classes. Before you can conduct any sort of analysis, however, students must understand the difference between primary and secondary sources. This in and of itself is not difficult to ...