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Pbs: American Masters: David Hockney

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the featured essay on British pop artist, David Hockney.
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Pbs: American Masters: Diego Rivera

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides a biographical article about the Mexican painter and muralist Diego Rivera (1886-1957) who was married to fellow artist Frieda Kahlo.
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Pbs: American Masters: Edward R. Murrow

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Edward R. Murrow with details on his contentious relationship with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
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Pbs: American Masters: F. Scott Fitzgerald

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay by F. Scott Fitzgerald with autobiographical elements, called 'The Crack Up', can be read here. There is also an interactive timeline of Fitzgerald's life, and an interview with filmmaker DeWitt Sage, who worked on a film about...
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Pbs: American Masters: Gene Kelly

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for American star of song and dance Gene Kelly.
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Pbs: American Masters: George Balanchine

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American jazz dancer and choreographer, George Balanchine.
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Pbs: American Masters: George Gershwin

For Students 9th - 10th
The PBS series American Masters features composer George Gershwin. Highlights of his influential career are documented.
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Pbs: American Masters: George Lucas

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative page on the life of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," director, George Lucas.
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Pbs: American Masters: Georgia O'keeffe

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American realist painter, Georgia O'Keeffe.
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Pbs: American Masters: Group Theatre

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the Group Theatre of the 1930s provided by PBS's American Masters series. Also includes links to related information and a short video of some of the actors discussing one of their most successful play's opening night.
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Pbs: American Masters: James Baldwin

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS offers this companion to a 2-1/2 hour program that focuses on the life and work of novelist James Baldwin.
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Pbs: American Masters: Jasper Johns

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS profiles the life and work of the artist Jasper Johns.
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Pbs: American Masters: Jose Clemente Orozco

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography of Mexican muralisgt Jose Clemente Orozco.
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Pbs: American Masters: Lena Horne

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS profiles American jazz singer and actress Lena Horne's life and music. Includes video.
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Pbs: American Masters: Leonard Bernstein

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of American composer Leonard Bernstein is presented here. Read the highlights of his career and contributions to music.
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Pbs: American Masters: Lillian Hellman

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American playwright Lillian Hellman.
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Pbs: American Masters: Martha Graham Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American modern dance innovator, Martha Graham.
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Pbs: American Masters: Neil Simon

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American playwright Neil Simon.
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Pbs: American Masters: Norman Mailer

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of author Norman Mailer, a timeline of his life, and an interview with the directors of a PBS film about his life.
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Pbs: American Masters: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS profiles the life of African American actor, athlete, singer, author, and political activist, Paul Robeson. Click on the timeline to see highlights of his often turbulent career.
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Pbs: American Masters: Paul Simon

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon was part of one of the most popular bands of the 1960's. Still popular today, read about his career in this biography from PBS.
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Pbs: American Masters: Philip Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography of American modern architect and Pritzker Prize winner, Philip Johnson.
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Pbs: American Masters: Ralph Ellison

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the writings of Ralph Ellison. There is also an interactive timeline of Ellison 's life, and an interview with filmmaker Avon Kirland, who worked on a film about his life. A lesson for Grades 11-12 looks at the theme of...
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Pbs: American Masters: Robert Rauschenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American pop painter Robert Rauschenberg.