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Interactive
Museum of Modern Art

Mo Ma: Joan Miro: Painting and Anti Painting 1927 1937

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

The Legacy Project: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
The biographical sketch on Joan Miro which is provided at this site is brief but detailed and factual as well as complete with bibliographical references. A link is also provided for Miro's Still Life with Old Shoe.
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Activity
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: Horse, Pipe and Red Flower by Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource about the painting Horse, Pipe and Red Flower by Joan Miro. Includes questions for reflection and a suggested art activity, an image of the painting and an audio version of the questions. Includes links for more information...
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Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Joan Miro and Surrealism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this 9-12 lesson, students will be introduced to the history and concepts of the Surrealist movement to create original artwork. They will research and present findings about Joan Miro's art and his place within the Surrealist...
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Lesson Plan
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Miro on the Farm

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students will be introduced to farming in an arid climate through art-based inquiry of Miro's The Farm. Students will investigate the amount of rainfall their area receives and create a sketch proposal for how to best collect rainwater...
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Handout
Other

Dulcinea Media Inc.: Grandes Del Arte: Grandes Del Arte: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Joan Miro who is considered one of the best Spanish abstract artists.
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Joan Miro.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Joan Miro

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Spanish Surrealist painter Joan Miro.