Curated OER
Alexander Calder: Animal Mobiles
Students are introduced to the life and art of Alexander Calder. Students define the vocabulary related to this work and then design and construct an abstract paper animal mobile.
Curated OER
Hollis Sigler & Symbolism
Students create a symbolic drawing that represents an important event or person in their life.
Curated OER
Ellsworth Kelly
Students examine and discuss artwork by the artist Ellsworth Kelly. They create an abstract picture of two-dimensional geometric shapes using Kid Pix software based on a photograph taken by the student.
Curated OER
Causes of Death in the 19th Century
Students analyze historical data. They explore the context in which it was created. They develop skills in historical analysis.
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PBS
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: Hofmannopoly [Pdf]
If you have access to a color printer then you can print and play Hofmannopoly! Assemble the game board according to the directions and grab a friend to play. You will be an art student traveling through the world of Hans Hofmann. Learn...
PBS
Art21: Louise Bourgeois
A great site by PBS that features a biography on the artist and links to art work, videos clips and interviews. On this page there are also links to lesson plans and other artist pages. In all, a very informative site.
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: Joan Miro: Painting and Anti Painting 1927 1937
Explore the Museum of Modern Art's online exhibition of the works of artist Joan Miro between 1927 and 1937. Shows the use of acidic color, grotesque disfigurement, and the use of collage and ready made materials that Miro is known for.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Cubism
Introduces art movement of Cubism. Defines Cubism and the three phases as well as examples of artists and their works. Provides related links.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Rothko's Legacy
Transcript of NewsHour's Paul Solman interviewing the art historian and Rothko biographer, Dore Ashton. Provides insight into the life and work of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko. Interview dated August 5, 1998.
Other
Calder Foundation
A comprehensive site with a biography, time line, and images. The text in this site is suitable for older students, but the pictures and images will be loved by all.
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History: Gallery
This article is easy to navigate for students of all ages. Provides examples of Chinese artwork: plants and flowers, birds, mammals, landscapes, portraits, semi-realist landscapes, symbolic art, and abstract art.
Tate
Tate: Art Term: De Stijl
De Stijl (The Style)was a post-World War I artistic style. Learn about the major artists, read essays about the style and its importance, and view images of important representatives of the style.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Klee
Biography of artist Paul Klee whose paintings combine surrealism, cubism, and abstract styles. Examines "The Golden Fish" and Klee's representation of fear and death in his work. Also features examination of "Ad Parnassum."
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Surrealism
A brief description of the beginning and growth of Surrealism between World War I and World War II including the goals and theories of this abstract art movement.
Other
Wolf Kahn
Once into the site you can choose to take two paths. You can either explore Kahn's pastel art or his paintings. Both take you to a colorful gallery full of works. You can also read his biography from either path.
Other
My Data = My Mondrian
Take a minute and fill out the short questionaire about yourself. The computer converts your data into a personalized painting-- Mondrian style. Everyone will want to try this again and again!
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Doug Morton
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan offers a biographical account of the life and career of Canadian artist Doug Morton, who was one of the Regina Five group that was known for their development of abstract art in Canada.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Art Mc Kay
Presents biographical information from the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan on one of the members of the Regina Five, Art McKay whose work "brought attention to art in western Canada".
Quia
Quia: Art Movements Abstract Expressionism
A scavenger hunt that could be used as a review for students. Site provides ten questions on abstract expressionism.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Eye Contact: Louise Nevelson Self Portrait
Listen to Wendy Wick Reaves, a curator at the National Portrait Gallery, as she discusses the self-portrait of Louise Nevelson.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Eye Contact: Ornette Coleman
A brief audio discussion of Elaine de Kooning's charcoal drawing of saxophonist, Ornette Coleman. Interesting comments by Wendy Wicks Reaves, curator at the National Portrait Gallery.
New York Times
New York Times: The One and Only Jackson Pollock
An informative slideshow about the life, work, and significance of Jackson Pollock narrated by art critic Michael Kimmelman of the "New York Times." Great insight coupled with great images.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Color as Field: American Painting, 1950 1975
Slideshow that highlights paintings exhibited at the Smithsonian American Art Museum done by artists whose works are classified as color field painting.
Other
The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation
A beautiful memoir of the lives and work of husband-wife artist team Josef and Anni Albers. Each artist has a biography and an extensive gallery.