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PBS

Pbs: Thomas Eakins (Lessons About the ?American Rembrandt?) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find four lesson plans developed for the PBS documentary "Thomas Eakins: Scenes from Modern Life" about the life and work of the man who would become known as the ?American Rembrandt.? The lessons touch on all the essential qualities of...
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Other

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts: Introduction to Thomas Eakins (1844 1916)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Eakins, along with examples of his work, including The Gross Clinic.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Thomas Eakins

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Eakins is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...
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Activity
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Picturing America: Eakins: John Biglin in a Single Scull [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Analysis of an Eakins work in watercolor on one of the artist's favorite themes: athletes in motion.
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Curated OER

Click to View Full Sized Image

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a large image of Thomas Eakins' oil painting, "The Gross Clinic."
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Curated OER

Gross Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
A quiz on Romanticism. This is a great tool for assessment or review and an even greater way to incorporate technology in the artroom. This site is translated from the original French version. The homepage provides different languages.