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Curated OER

The Ashcan School of Artists

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Complete with explanations and many examples of relevant paintings, this presentation takes students through the characteristics of the Ashcan School of Artists. The slides include works by artists such as Everett Shinn, John Sloan, and...
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Other

Notes on the Ethnic Image in Ashcan School Paintings

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of whether or not the artists of the Ashcan School helped or hindered the existing stereotypes of their subjects. Interesting information on individual works.
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Other

Delaware Art Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Specialties of the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington are American painting, English Pre-Raphaelite art, and American illustration. Thumbnails with background information are available for each of the categories in the permanent collection.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: The Ashcan School

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a description of the artists from this movement with links to their art in various museums.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Stagestruck! Performing Arts Caricatures

For Students 9th - 10th
A short overview of the coming of age of the caricature during the early twentieth century. Exhibition was in the Library of Congress Swann Gallery of Caricature and Cartoon from November 1998 to April 1999.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: John Sloan

For Students 9th - 10th
John Sloan 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 information...