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Impressionism
Using beautiful pictures done by famous impressionist artists, this presentation explores the world of Monet, Degas and others. This presentation would be a great tool to use in the lower grades to begin a discussion of this artistic...
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Mary Cassatt's "The Sisters"
Students compare and contrast two of Mary Cassatt's paintings, write a short essay on "The Sisters" and draw a picture of themselves with a brother, sister or close friend.
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Pioneers On and Off the Prairie- Willa Cather and Mary Cassatt
Students examine the written work of Willa Cather and the impressionist art of Mary Cassatt. They describe parallels in the lives and work of both women and creat a Powerpoint presentation.
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Mary Cassatt: Impressionist Connection
Pupils read information about Mary Cassatt and study examples of her Impressionist art. In this art history instructional activity, students read about the life and art of Mary Cassatt. Pupils then study her art 'Little Girl in a Blue...
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Visual Art: Primary Colors
First graders identify primary colors and consider their use in works by Henri Mattise and Mary Cassatt. They conduct an experiment with food coloring and then draw a color tree differentiating between warm and cool colors.
PBS
Pbs: Sister Wendy's American Collection: Mother About to Wash Her Sleepy Child
Webpage describing the painting Mother About to Wash Her Sleepy Child by Mary Cassatt from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated....
Other
Musee D'orsay: Mary Cassatt, Girl in the Garden
From the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, this is an image, description and explanation with an accompanying link to other facts about the American Impressionist painting "Girl in the Garden" by Mary Cassatt.
Other
An Artists' Artist: Mary Cassatt
Kellie Hanna writes on Mary Cassatt, who is known as an Impressionist.
Other
Mary Cassatt the Complete Works
View over 300 of Cassatt's paintings. You can conduct searches, watch slideshows, or view page by page. Also includes an extensive biography and many features that make finding and bookmarking your favorite works very easy.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mary Stevenson Cassatt
This site features an in-depth look at the life, times, and works of American impressionist painter Mary Cassatt.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Mary Cassatt
This site gives biographical information on Mary Cassatt. It includes information and pictures of several of her paintings.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Child Painters
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of painters of children from the 19th and 20th centuries to the present. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Marie Bracquemond
This ibiblio.org site contains information about the life and work of 19th century artist, Marie Bracquemond (1841-1916 CE). Gives four examples of his work with brief descriptions. Also has links to other artists' information.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Mary Cassatt
This presentation includes an index of paintings by Mary Cassatt along with a link to her biography.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Mary Cassatt
A site by the National Gallery of Art of twelve selected Cassatt color prints. There is also a biography of the artist.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: American Art: Mary Cassatt: Breakfast in Bed (1897)
Breakfast in Bed, painted by Mary Cassatt, shows a mother embracing her young daughter while lying in bed. The theme of motherhood, found in many of Cassatt's works, is noted in this brief article.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cassatt, the Coiffure
Mary Cassatt's motivation in making her prints was to make her art more accessible for a large audience. She believed that everyone, regardless of income or social position, should be able to experience art and to own works they enjoy....
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Mary Cassatt
Biographical highlights of the life and career of Impressionist painter, Mary Cassatt.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Picturing America: Cassatt: The Boating Party [Pdf]
Information about and analysis of a characteristic mother-and-child composition by Cassatt communicate the essential qualities of her work.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Examples of Artworks by American Impressionists
A large collection of American Impressionist paintings appears in thumbnail view. Clicking the image leads to larger images with detailed descriptions.
Other
Kindergarten Visual Arts: Mother and Child
Lesson plans about interpreting art aimed at kindergarden students. Uses portraits of mothers and children by Pablo Picasso and Mary Cassatt as insiration.
Other
Nmwa: Artist Profiles: Mary Cassatt
This site features a bio on female American Impressionist artist Mary Cassatt and her artwork.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Artistic and Literary Trends
The arts blossomed in the Gilded Age, aided by the wealth of the business tycoons. Read about the artists who flourished at the time, along with the realism in literature that ranged from poetry to novels.