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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Collages & Combines

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students study the artwork of Robert Rauschenberg and identify popular imagery used in his collages and Combines. They interpret Rauschenberg's photographic silk screens by writing their ideas about his images. Afterwards, they create...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Everyday Objects as Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils interpret works of art by Keith Haring, Robert Rauschenberg, and Marcel Duchamp.
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Website
Other

Centre Pompidou: Great Figures of Modern Art: Robert Rauschenberg: Combines

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational dossier on Rauschenberg focuses on his sculptural combines.
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Website
Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Albright Knox Art Gallery: Collection Highlights

For Students 3rd - 8th
Numerous pieces of art are available to view. Students just click on the red "s" and get a larger image of the piece as well as some information and inquiry about the piece. Teachers get a more in-depth overview as well as activity...
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Website
Other

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A great museum with a wonderful collection. See works of art, schedule tours for students, and see current (and past) exhibitions. Located in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Website
National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Gemini Artist Workshop 1966 1996

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Pop Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A site with artists and links to the Pop Art movement of the 1950s and 60s. There are links to museums with great images.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs American Masters: Robert Rauschenberg: Reinventing Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Studying the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg, we see a reflection of American culture. Click his name to a full biography and timeline.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Pop Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers information on this art genre and the artists of the pop art artistic movement. Includes hyperlinks to the different artists.
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Website
PBS

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.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Pop Art in the Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source set uses illustrations, documents, and photographs to tell the story of the history of pop art.
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Interactive
Other

Artsology: Hot Air Balloon Challenge

For Students 3rd - 8th
In a five-step challenge, this exercise involves identifying hot air balloon artists by their work and name. Once you guess the correct balloon by the artist, you advance to the next level.
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Handout
Other

Art Republic: Pop Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a definition of Pop Art. Click on the links to get biographies and examples of different pop artists.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Robert Rauschenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Rauschenberg 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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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Robert Rauschenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Robert Rauschenberg.
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Activity
Other

Bright Ring Publishing: Robert Rauschenberg

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This art activity looks at the work of Robert Rauschenberg for inspiration. Students design a meaningful collage that is full of symbolism.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Robert Rauschenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of American painter Robert Rauschenberg. His works helped inspire the Pop art movement.