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Unit Plan
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: How Van Gogh Made His Mark

For Students 3rd - 8th
An exhibition that focuses primarily on Van Gogh's drawings. Includes many illustrations and tools to help learners develop a deep level of understanding of "how Van Gogh made his mark." Helpful extras include a glossary, interactive...
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: A Natural State

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how South Carolina artists bond with nature, using natural materials and taking inspiration from the natural world around them to make art.
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Other

Artbox Gallery of Children's Art

For Students 3rd - 8th
A gallery of artwork created by Masha Averina, a young Russian artist who works principally in gouache and watercolor. Some images are accompanied by excerpts from the literary sources that inspired the work, making this an excellent...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: The Streets of New York

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow of photographs of New York City from the period just before and just after World War II when the city was a magnet for talented photographers who were looking for new ways to capture the life of the city's streets. A...
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California State University

California State University: How Do Artists Create Art?

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the role that inspiration plays in creating art, with discussion around where artists find sources of inspiration.