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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art: Frida Kahlo

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this is a biography of Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo. Various significant works are presented and discussed.
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Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum: Joseph Cornell

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about American artist Joseph Cornell.
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Kinder Art

Kinderart: Daydreaming With Marc Chagall

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
The goal of this lesson is to explore the concepts of surrealism and early cubism that Chagall portrayed in his work. Students will create works of art inspired by artist Marc Chagall's painting I and the Village.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Klee

For Students 9th - 10th
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."
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Surrealism

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries: Fanny Brennan

For Students 9th - 10th
Brennan's work is very similar to that of Rene Magritte except that she is a printmaker. She enjoys working in small scale which compliments her simplicity.
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Other

Peak: Hans Arp

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative biography along with a photo of the artist is given.
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Other

Peak: Max Ernst

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but interesting biography of Ernst is given here.
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Other

Club De Poesie: Aragon

For Students 9th - 10th
Site dedicated to Louis Aragon. Includes a biography, photos, excerpts of his work, and links.
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Other

Kaunas University: Salvador Dali Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a timeline of Dali paintings. Each image is complemented with notes, general inforamtion, and quotations by Dali.
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Tour Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Francisco Amighetti ( Engraver, Painter )

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of InfoCostaRica. The page gives the biography of Francisco Amighetti, a famous Costa Rican Engraver and Painter. It also includes a photo of one of his paintings.
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Other

American Museum of Photography: Scott Mutter a More Perfect World

For Students 9th - 10th
You will be stunned at these surrealist photographs. Yes, they are photographs. Scott Mutter has managed to combine two images together to create unexpected "happenings." These are his interpretations of a "more perfect world."
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Quia

Quia: Art Movements Surrealism

For Students 9th - 10th
An eight question scavenger hunt on surrealism.
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Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries: Marc Chagall

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautifully written biography about one of the leading artists of the 20th century. Showcases a vast collection of works from Chagall's portfolio including prints and paintings.
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Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries: Salvador Dali

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a side of Dali's work rarely seen. It's a collection of only printmaking and centers around people in the Bible. Also includes a short biography.
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Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries: Robert Deyber

For Students 9th - 10th
Audiences of all ages will love the humor in the artwork of Robert Deyber. Most of his paintings are funny interpretations of famous phrases. In a way, he creates a visual play on words.
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PBS

Pbs American Masters: Man Ray

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS American Masters series profiles the life and work of the photographer and artist Man Ray (1890-1976).
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Minnie Evans

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Minnie Evans is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her surrealistic paintings.
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Cool Fire Technology

Brain Bank: Art Movements and Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Marc Chagall

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides works completed by the artist, Marc Chagall. In addition, a short biography is included.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: m.c. Escher

For Students 9th - 10th
An awesome review of the M.C. Escher exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. There are 24 images of Escher's works here out of the 330 that the National Gallery has on hand. There is also a biography on Escher that is very useful.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Salvador Dali

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Salvador Dali" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Art Institute of Chicago

Book Bindings by Mary Reynolds: A Selection

For Students 9th - 10th
A visual gallery of bookbindings by surrealist artist Mary Reynolds. Much of her work is inspired by Marcel Duchamp and adds an interesting flair to her pieces. You can view information about each piece by clicking on the image.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Surrealism

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of surrealistic art with a long list of artists associated with this art form.