Curated OER
Modern Figure Sculpture
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...
Curated OER
Identity
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...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Alberto Giacometti
Article provides direct links to Giacometti's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
Tate
Tate: Art Term: Figurative Art
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.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Surrealism
A brief description of surrealistic art with a long list of artists associated with this art form.
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: Alberto Giacometti
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.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Alberto Giacometti
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Alberto Giacometti.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Alberto Giacometti
Biographical account highlights the life and career of Surrealist sculptor Alberto Giacometti.