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Read Works: The Life Line
[Free Registration/Login Required] This five-page PDF includes a picture of the painting "The Life Line" by Winslow Homer and text that discusses it. It is followed by 10 comprehension questions. Click double arrows to download, print,...
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Read Works: Passages: "Dancing Ganesha"
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Dancing Ganesha" from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, focuses on a sculpture of Ganesha, a beloved Hindu god who is believed to bring good fortune and success in all daily activities. A...
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Read Works: Breaking Home Ties
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage from the Philadelphia Museum of Art focuses on a painting by Thomas Hovenden in 1890. It is followed by a comprehension question set; a Step Read is also available.
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Read Works: Dog Cage (Goulong)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks module contains a pair of informational texts from the Philadelphia Museum of Art that describe the dog cage of Emperor Qianlong and the reception hall from China's Palace of Duke Zhao...
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Read Works: Reception Hall From the Palace of Duke Zhao (Zhaogongfu)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks module contains a pair of informational texts from the Philadelphia Museum of Art that describe the reception hall from China's Palace of Duke Zhao (Zhaogonfu) and the dog cage of Emperor...
Black Past
Black Past: Abele, Julian F.
Julian Abele, the most successful black architect of his time, is described in this encyclopedia article. There are links to websites that show his designs.
