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Curated OER

Chapter 1 Lesson 2: The Northern Renaissance

For Students 7th - 8th
Here are five short-answer questions that are intended to accompany a textbook reading. Pupils focus on the beginning of the Northern Renaissance, art, humanism, and book printing. The last question focuses on a section in a specific...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Peter Paul Rubens

For Students 9th - 10th
With this online gallery from the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., view two "roomfuls" of art by Peter Paul Rubens. All eight paintings have captions, and an overview of Rubens is included as well.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: The Northern Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Centered in Germany and the Netherlands during 1400 and 1500s, the northern European tradition of Gothic Art was greatly affected by the technical and philosophical advancements of the Renaissance in Italy. While less concerned with...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Bruegel, Pieter the Elder

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography with links to large, clear images of some of his works.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Peter Paul Rubens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the WebMuseum Paris, provides a brief but factual biography of Peter Paul Rubens with links to Rubens's contemporaries and work. Also you can link to a page that describes the Baroque Style.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Flower Painters

For Students 9th - 10th
ArtCyclopedia's chronological list of flower painters from the 16th thru the 20th centuries. There are links to the painters' biography and works.
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Peter Paul Rubens

For Students 9th - 10th
Carol Gerten-Jackson gives a good biography supplied by Encarta. There are links to more information on Rubens's work.
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Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Paintings by Pieter Bruegel, the Elder

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Web Gallery of Art contains a listing of paintings by Bruegel the Elder, including "The Blind Leading the Blind". Also included is a link to a detailed biography of Pieter the elder.
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Peter Paul Rubens

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum site offers a short biography of Peter Paul Rubens.