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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 4: 2 D Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This fourth unit of a course on Art Appreciation looks at different forms of two-dimensional art. Students learn about the invention of paper, early perceptions of drawing, how hatching and cross-hatching were used by Michelangelo,...
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Handout
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Berthe Morisot

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of this female impressionist with links and images of several of her works.
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Graphic
Other

University of Kansas: Drypoint

For Students 9th - 10th
Using Cassatt's En Deshabille as an example, this site discusses the form of drypoint printmaking which is a form of intaglio printmaking. This type of printmaking involves sketching directly onto a metal plate with a sharp object.
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Website
Other

What Is an Original Print?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has descriptions of many printmaking processes as well as links to other printmaking sites and galleries.
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Graphic
Other

Intaglio Impressions

For Students 9th - 10th
Sample images of intaglio printing techniques on a single page. Just click on the thumbnail to get an information page on the print. Teachers, make sure all images are appropriate for children to view before turning them loose!
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Goya, and There's Nothing to Be Done (From the Disasters of War)

For Students 9th - 10th
Francisco Goya created the aquatint series The Disasters of War from 1810 to 1820 using the techniques of etching and drypoint. The images remain shocking today, and even influenced the novel of famous American author Ernest Hemingway,...
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Handout
Other

Printmaking Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing with definitions of various techniques from the medium of printmaking. No image examples are used in this site.
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Handout
International Fine Print Dealers Association

International Fine Print Dealers Association: Drypoint, Defined and Illustrated

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated glossary entry for drypoint.
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Handout
Spaightwood Galleries

Spaightwood Galleries: Berthe Morisot

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Berthe Morisot and links for more information are here. Includes many pictures of some of her drawings.