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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Modern Figure Sculpture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Alberto Giacometti is a renowned sculpture, made popular by his "tall, gaunt" figures. His sculptures have been interpreted in many ways: representing isolation, Holocaust victims, or of one standing against adversity. Giacometti says...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identity

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze identify in art. In this art analysis lesson, students discuss what identify means and discuss how Otto Dix, Pablo Picasso, Dorothea Lange, and Alberto Giacometti represent identities in portraiture. Students complete...
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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Alberto Giacometti

For Students 9th - 10th
Article provides direct links to Giacometti's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
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Article
Tate

Tate: Art Term: Figurative Art

For Students 9th - 10th
On this page, you'll find an explanation of figurative art, pictures and links to related art terms, selected artists in the Tate collection, and selected artworks in the collection.
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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Surrealism

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of surrealistic art with a long list of artists associated with this art form.
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Interactive
Museum of Modern Art

Mo Ma: Alberto Giacometti

For Students 9th - 10th
Alberto Giacometti is the first major New York City museum exhibition in almost three decades devoted to the work of the internationally renowned Swiss sculptor, painter, and draftsman. Now you can see his work too.
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Alberto Giacometti

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Alberto Giacometti.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Alberto Giacometti

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account highlights the life and career of Surrealist sculptor Alberto Giacometti.