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National Gallery of Art: Edward Hopper Exhibition Brochure [Pdf]
From the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., this is the exhibition PDF of the brochure for the Edward Hopper Exhibition that runs through January of 2008.
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National Gallery of Art: Benjamin West's "The Death of General Wolfe"
This site provides a smaller and less-clear version of West's "The Death of General Wolfe." Also, it contains a brief commentary on the work of art.
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National Gallery of Art: American Impressionists
This site provides many examples of American Impressionistic work. Also, under the section titled "Overview", it gives information into the origins of American Impressionism (click the "continued" link after the paragraph).
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National Gallery of Art: Mark Rothko
The National Gallery of Art features an online exhibition of the life and work of color-field painter Mark Rothko. Each painting that appears in the show is accompanied by explanatory text, some in the artist's own words.
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National Gallery of Art: "Hide and Seek" by James Jacques Joseph Tissot
A short lesson for students where they click on parts of a painting to learn more. Several pages of info about textures, reflections, and brushstrokes.
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National Gallery of Art: Sir Anthony Van Dyck
This site contains a biography of Anthony Van Dyck, a bibiography, links to his paintings with information about each one, and links to audio materials. A good source for reports.
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National Gallery of Art: Camille Pissarro, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne
This site from the National Gallery of Art provides a tour of the leading artists of the post-impressionist movement: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat, and Cezanne.
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National Gallery of Art: Neo Classicism a Timeline
A overview of the history of the Neo-classicism period.
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National Gallery of Art: British and American History Paintings of the 1700s
This website provides a nice exhibit of history paintings from the 1700s. There are eight paintings discussed depicting various historical events including religious and mythological stories.
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National Gallery of Art: Works on Paper (American 18th Century)
A collection of prints, drawings and photographs at the National Gallery of Art from the Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch Collection. Nice examples of early American drawings and prints.
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National Gallery of Art: Johannes Vermeer's "Woman Holding a Balance"
A complete analysis of this famous Baroque painting. The artist's technique, composition, and intentions are fully broken down for you. Really helps you to understand the painting and appreciate it more. Includes an artist biography and...
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National Gallery of Art: The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
An interesting site with examples of Egyptian art from the National Gallery of Art in Washington. This article discusses pharaohs, sphinxes, symbols, mummification, and much more. [PDF]
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National Gallery of Art: The Art Zone
Ten interactive activities that allow you to use the computer to create and manipulate works of art.
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National Gallery of Art: Gemini Artist Workshop 1966 1996
An invaluable site showing works and discussing artists who were part of the Gemini Artist Workshop. Artist include David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Nancy Kienholz and over 50 others.
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National Gallery of Art: Tour: Constable and Turner: British Landscapes
View a selection of paintings by English romantics Constable and Turner in the collections of the National Gallery. Tour has biographical and curatorial notes, along with detailed views of each painting.
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National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Gilbert Stuart [Pdf]
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the famous portraits painted by Gilbert Stuart. Includes a matching activity connected to social studies.
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National Gallery of Art: Napoleon in His Study by Jacques Louis David
An interactive site which tells the story of the painting "Napoleon in His Study" painted by Jacques-Louis David. Fun activities and an art project are included at this site.
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National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Rembrandt [Pdf]
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the art of Rembrandt. Includes a suggested art activity and simple art analysis questions.
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National Gallery of Art: Tour: Winslow Homer Watercolors: Themes and Styles
A survey of Homer's watercolors in the collection of the National Gallery of Art considers his technique and choice of subject. With links to a biography of the artist and to information about his work in other media.
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National Gallery of Art: Seasaws
Using photographs of natural and man-made objects, students assemble the pieces to create a seascape or an abstract composition.
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National Gallery of Art: Byzantine Art and Painting
The National Gallery of Art provides images of Byzantine art and painting in Italy during the 1200s and 1300s.
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National Gallery of Art: Gilbert Stuart's "The Skater"
An image of Stuart's "The Skater," as well as information on the creation of the painting. Includes more links to Stuart and this painting.
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National Gallery of Art: "The Artist and His Mother" by Arshile Garky
Basic information about the painting. Includes links to more detailed information about its place in the National Gallery of Art.
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National Gallery of Art: The Return of Rip Van Winkle by John Quidor
This resource contains information about the painting entitled "The Return of Rip Van Winkle" by American artist John Quidor.