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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Garry Knox Bennett
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Garry Knox Bennett is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculptures combing wood with various materials (metals, aluminum, and glass).
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Jim Colclough
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Jim Colclough is described here along with information on his contributions to art through wood carvings.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: William Baxter Closson
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, William Baxter Closson is described here along with information on his contributions to art through engraving using a medium of wood.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Nicolai Fechin
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Nicolai Fechin is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture (using wood as a material) and also through his paintings.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Ron Kent
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Ron Kent is described here along with information on his contributions to art through woodworking and creating wood bowls which have been presented to various world leaders.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Stoney Lamar
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Stoney Lamar is described here along with information on his contributions to art through wood sculptures.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Edward Moulthrop
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Edward Moulthrop is described here along with information on his contributions to art through contemporary woodturning.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: James Prestini
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, James Prestini is described here along with information on his creation of wooden bowls and other arts from woodturning.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Michael Shuler
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Michael Shuler is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with woodturning.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Al Stirt
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Al Stirt is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work as a woodturner.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Anne Truitt
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Anne Truitt is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her inventive wood sculptures.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Forests
This resource provides information about forests throughout the world, deforestation, and efforts made to save the forests.
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Cuba 100 Anos Despues: Sumario 1895 1959
Online summary in Spanish of the history of the Republic of Cuba from 1895 to 1959.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum: Patrocino Barela
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Patrocino Barela. Barela works as a sculptor using wood carving. The site, in addition to the biographical information, provides...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Biomass Energy
What is biomass? Learn about the different types of biomass energy, how it is released, and the advantages and disadvantages of biomass.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Guiro
Use this resource to learn about the percussion family of the orchestra and the guiro. This instrument is untuned and comes from South and Central America.
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Nbmaa/ Grant Wood/ Sentimental Ballad
Grant Wood's artwork "Sentimental Ballad" is shown and a brief overview of highlights of the artist's work with the film industry.
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Grant Wood Photo
Magazine article reviews an exhibit of Grant Wood's art at the Davenport Museum. The review blends the artist's biography with interesting notations about selected art from the show. Photograph of the artist illustrates the article.
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Nan Wood Graham and Dr. b.h. Mc Keeby
NPR explores the creation of Grant Wood's famous "American Gothic." This painting made the author an overnight sensation. Includes photo images of the people that served as Wood's models for the painting as well as numerous links to...
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Grant Wood, Right, and John Steuart Curry
NPR explores the creation of Grant Wood's famous "American Gothic." This painting made the author an overnight sensation. Includes photo images of the people that served as Wood's models for the painting as well as numerous links to...
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Stained Glass by Grant Wood at Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
NPR explores the creation of Grant Wood's famous "American Gothic." This painting made the author an overnight sensation. Includes photo images of the people that served as Wood's models for the painting as well as numerous links to...