Curated OER
What Is It; Whose Is It; Where Did It Come From?
Young scholars discover which elements are most threatening to outdoor sculptures. In groups, they determine the steps that are needed to preserve them. They locate and assess the condition of those sculptures in their local community....
Curated OER
Building on the Power of Your Ideas
Pupils examine a sculpture walkway by artist Jackie Ferrara and discuss the relationship of materials to function. They analyze the sculpture and answer discussion questions, and design and construct a model of a walkway for the school.
Curated OER
Good Timing
Young scholars examine sculptures which include animal figures made of different metals. They create their own sculptures of watches to represent a phrase about time.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science: Welcome to Exploring Leonardo
At this resource, learn all about Leonardo da Vinci. Visuals of his work, ideas for activities and investigation. Additional links and lesson ideas for teachers.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Alberto Giacometti
Article provides direct links to Giacometti's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Constantin Brancusi
Article provides direct links to Brancusi's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Alphabetical Listing of Sculptors
ArtCyclopedia's list of sculptors begins with the 5th century BCE to the late 20th century. Includes links to the biographies and works.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology: Famous Sculpture From Cathedral of Notre Dame
A tour of the sculpture in the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 brought to you by the Paul V. Galvin Library from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Black and white images show the artwork in a hauntingly beautiful way.
Math Cats
Math Cats: The Math Cats Visit Geometric Sculptor George Hart
Take a virtual tour and learn about the artwork of geometric sculptor George Hart. With information about and photos of the work and studio of the artist this is an interesting look at where art and mathematics meet.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Complete discussion of Michelangelo, Italian Renaissance artist. Discusses his life, his impact on the art world, his political views of the times, and his influence on society. Explanation of works, additional links to other great artists.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Janet Echelman: Taking Imagination Seriously
In this video, Janet Echelman discusses how her experience of building soft sculptures of fishnet and lace led to the creation of a new type of art material. [9:27] Followed by a brief quiz and a list of additional materials to explore.
PBS
Art21: Bruce Nauman
Profile of the artist Bruce Nauman with links to art work, videos clips, and interviews.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: Images of Medieval Art
This clickable image of the front facade of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Reims allows students to view enlarged details of the gothic statuary. There is also a link to a representation of medieval Reims.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Art Periods and Styles
A large collection of resource links here for a wide range of art periods and styles from ancient times to the modern day.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Sculptures of Ancient Cambodia
This is a transcipt of an exploration of "The Sculptures of Ancient Cambodia". The curator of the exhibit, Helen Ibbitson Jessup, is interviewed by, Helen Farnsworth (from PBS).
Other
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: The Cullen Sculpture Garden
Visiting information for the Cullen Sculpture Garden at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, with links to slideshows of current works on display and information and history on the landscape and chronology of the Garden.
Other
Claes Oldenburg: Coosje Van Bruggen, Pop Artists
Discusses the artistic partnership of Oldenburg and Van Bruggen and the "Pop," art style, blending of painting, sculpture and architecture. Also discusses the relationship of geography and art objects and the creative process. Links to...
Other
Art Rageous: Wire and Pantyhose Sculptures
With just a pair of pantyhose, and a coathanger, you won't believe the creative sculptures your students will come up with! This lesson plan gives step-by-step directions, and several colorful examples to show your students. (Click...
Other
Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty
The site for Robert Smithson has everything you wanted to know about the Spiral Jetty and other works by Smithson.
Other
How to Carve Marble, Limestone, Soapstone, Alabaster
This is a very informative site, created by stone sculptor, Shane Smith. Great photo examples, information on how to carve, and where to get supplies.
Other
Scultura: The Art of Mike Garibaldi
This up and coming San Franscisco artist is a sculptor known for his public art installations and his famous "shell car." This site highlights some of his work and gives you an idea of what he hopes to deliver through his art. Fun site...
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Gian Lorenzo Bernini
An extensive biographical description of Bernini's (1598-1680 CE) life and work. Includes a link to a gallery of his works and many more links to related information.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Albright Knox Art Gallery: Kinetic Art Mobiles
Alexander Calder invented two new kinds of sculpture: mobiles and stabiles. In The Cone, he combines elements of each-a stabile, or non-moving sculpture, connected to a mobile, or moving sculpture. In this lesson, learners use their...