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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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Website
Other

Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1900 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this comprehensive resource to find information regarding American history and culture, such as the arts and literature, from 1900 to 1909. Hyperlinks to additional information.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article speaks of the development of impressionism. This article discusses the founders of impressionism, how the 1870 war had an effect on art, as well as public opinion about the movement. Includes French translation.
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Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: The Eight

For Students 9th - 10th
Examples of work by a group of early Modernist painters known as "The Eight." Gives a brief history of the group.
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Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Ashcan School

For Students 9th - 10th
Many examples of work by the group of painters known as the "Ashcan School." Brief history of the group as well.