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Notes on the Ethnic Image in Ashcan School Paintings

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of whether or not the artists of the Ashcan School helped or hindered the existing stereotypes of their subjects. Interesting information on individual works.
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Jake Biddington/ash Can School

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief definition of the Ash Can School, a group of American urban realist painters of the early 20th century.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: The Ashcan School

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a description of the artists from this movement with links to their art in various museums.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: The Eight

For Students 9th - 10th
Examples of work by a group of early Modernist painters known as "The Eight." Gives a brief history of the group.
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ArtLex

Art Lex: Ashcan School

For Students 9th - 10th
Many examples of work by the group of painters known as the "Ashcan School." Brief history of the group as well.
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Cool Fire Technology

Brain Bank: Art Movements and Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Everett Shinn

For Students 9th - 10th
Works of art by Everett Shinn may be viewed and enlarged here. A biography is available by clicking on the link.