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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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Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries: Sam Francis

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the masters of abstract expressionism. His works are highly related to color field painting and the drip paintings of Jackson Pollock. Here there is a biography and a collection of works from a variety of media.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Color as Field: American Painting, 1950 1975

For Students 9th - 10th
Slideshow that highlights paintings exhibited at the Smithsonian American Art Museum done by artists whose works are classified as color field painting.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Sam Francis

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Sam Francis in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.