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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Lure of The West

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Here is a fabulous series of lesson plans on four of the most celebrated artists of the Old Western period in American history. Learners study the works of Charles King, George Catlin, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Moran. The pack is...
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Activity
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Picturing America: Bierstadt: Looking Down Yosemite Valley [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and analysis of a characteristic western landscape by Bierstadt communicates the essential qualities of his work.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charles Bierstadt

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Charles Bierstadt is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work with his family (Albert Bierstadt) and work with photography.