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Animals in Art
Sixth graders research Haititian art and the art of Henri Rousseau on the Internet and view videos. Then they created their own drawings of animals, plants, and biomes using markers. Finally, they complete a writing assignment about...
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My Monkey in the Jungle
Second graders create depictions of a monkey in its' natural habitat. Emphasis is placed on the artwork of Henri Rousseau and techniques of landscape and design. State standards are addressed in this lesson.
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It's A Jungle Out There -Tempera
Sixth graders explore master paintings by Rousseau. They explain how the artist creates depth by overlapping images. They design and create an "imaginary" tropical landscape for a tempera painting.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Henri Rousseau
Artcyclopedia provides direct links to Rousseau's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Henri Rousseau
Biography and general information concerning the artist and his works. Picture gallery online.
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: Henri Rousseau's "The Sleeping Gypsy"
Read a description of the details and artistic nuances in Henri Rousseau's painting, "The Sleeping Gypsy." There is a one-minute audio discussion of the painting that incorporates questions students can ask themselves to help them...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Nouveau
This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Henri Rousseau Fantasy Jungle (Lesson Plan)
KinderArt provides a site with information on how to teach students art techniques. Students learn to recognize and identify foreground, midground and background. They also create a stylized drawing using simple shapes as well as...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Rousseau in the Jungle
Rousseau imagined Tropical Forest with Monkeys from trips to botanical gardens, zoos, and illustrations in books. Students will conduct research and imagine themselves in a place other than where they live. They also will investigate the...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Henri Rousseau
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Henri Rousseau.
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Web Gallery of Art: Myself: Portrait Landscape
An image of "Myself: Portrait-Landscape", created by Henri Rousseau in 1890 (Oil on canvas, 143 x 110 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: War
An image of "War", created by Henri Rousseau in 1894 (Oil on canvas, 114 x 195 cm).
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View of the Fortifications to the Left of the Porte De Vanves
An image of "View of the Fortifications to the Left of the Porte de Vanves", created by Henri Rousseau in 1909 (Oil on canvas, 31 x 41 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Jardin Du Luxembourg
An image of "The Jardin du Luxembourg", created by Henri Rousseau in 1909 (Oil on canvas, 38 x 47 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Alley in the Park of Saint Cloud
An image of "The Alley in the Park of Saint-Cloud", created by Henri Rousseau from 1907-08 (Oil on canvas.46 x 38 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Madame M.
An image of "Portrait of Madame M.", created by Henri Rousseau, c. 1897 (Oil on canvas, 198 x 114 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Repast of the Lion
An image of "The Repast of the Lion", created by Henri Rousseau, c. 1907 (Oil on canvas, 114 x 160 cm).