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Museum of Science

Museum of Science: Welcome to Exploring Leonardo

For Students 9th - 10th
At this resource, learn all about Leonardo da Vinci. Visuals of his work, ideas for activities and investigation. Additional links and lesson ideas for teachers.
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Robert H. Sarkissian

Island of Freedom: Michelangelo Buonarroti

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete discussion of Michelangelo, Italian Renaissance artist. Discusses his life, his impact on the art world, his political views of the times, and his influence on society. Explanation of works, additional links to other great artists.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Raphael

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography on the famous Italian painter Raphael who lived during the high Italian Renaissance. Discusses his influences by other artists, his works, and links to images of them.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Michelangelo

For Students 9th - 10th
Ibiblio WebMuseum offers a detailed biography of Michelangelo and links to some of his famous paintings including The Sistine Chapel.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Titian

For Students 9th - 10th
Very informative article on Titian's career as an artist, his works, his styles of painting, and his influences.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: La Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses all aspects of European Renaissance including the artists of Italian high renaissance. Links to the renaissance movement in the Netherlands, Germany and France.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Leonardo Da Vinci

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about Leonardo da Vinci, along with brief discussions of his style and famous works. Includes fast-loading reproductions of many of Leonardo's most famous works, including "The Last Supper," the "Mona Lisa," "The...
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Other

West Valley College: The Italian High Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
The site from the West Valley College briefly surveys several pieces of artwork from the Italian High Renaissance including those from Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.
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The National Gallery (UK)

National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Scenes From the Life of John the Baptist'

For Students 9th - 10th
In a panoramic view this painting tells the story of John the Baptist. Included in the site are a great description and analysis of the work and a special zoom feature that allows you to look closely at the painting.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Life of Leonardo Da Vinci by Giorgio Vasari

For Students 9th - 10th
An exerpt from "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," which was written in 1550 by Giorgio Vasari, Leonardo da Vinci's first biographer.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: The High Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing, with links, of some of the artists associated with The High Renaissance art.