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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Should Art Be for Art's Sake?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how European-America aestheticians (philosophers of art) do not all agree about the value and definition of art. students examine how some cultures do not have a distinct word or definition for art.
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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Artcyclopedia resource offers a brief overview of Expressionism and a chronological timeline that links to each artist.
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Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Artlex site offers a brief description of Expressionism, examples of Expressionist work, quotes, and related links.
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Handout
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: King Gimp Revisited

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from NPR includes an interview, video clips and links about expressionist artist, Dan Keplinger. This artist has overcome his disability to create fine art that expresses himself.
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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Abstract Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Artcyclopedia site offers a brief overview of Abstract Expressionism and a timeline that links to each artist.
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Handout
Other

Art Republic: Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers an overview of Expressionism with links to related topics, art movements, and artists.