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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Klee

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of artist Paul Klee whose paintings combine surrealism, cubism, and abstract styles. Examines "The Golden Fish" and Klee's representation of fear and death in his work. Also features examination of "Ad Parnassum."
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Expressionism described primarily in terms of visual art. A good history of the movement and its key artists.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Abstract Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This online museum page provides an overview of the artistic form of Abstract Expressionism.
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Other

Abstract Art: Contemporary Abstract Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Contemporary Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Illusionism, and Lyrical Abstraction through artists that paint in these styles. Biographical information and visuals of artists work.
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Quia

Quia: Art Movements Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
Let your students explore this "scavenger hunt" through the world of Expressionism. They click the link on this page and then search through the information to answer questions.
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Other

Vincent Art Gallery: About Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a definition of Expressionism with links to Van Gogh and Gauguin.
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Other

Broad Art Foundation: Jean Michel Basquiat

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected works and information about New York graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Thirteen of his works are represented.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Da Da Art Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
The biography of the European DaDa art movement. Use this site out for more information, artist links and images.
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Handout
Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Paul Jenkins

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains several links to museums, galleries and other sources related to Paul Jenkins' famous paintings.
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Arizona State University

Arts Work: Communicating Feelings Through Shape & Color

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan to help young scholars understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.
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Lesson Plan
Arizona State University

Arts Work: Communicating Feelings Through Shape & Color

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan to help students understand the use of symbols and images to express their feelings through their artwork. A great lesson plan to boost students' self esteem. Has a link to a site with examples of Kandinsky's work.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Helen Frankenthaler, the Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
Helen Frankenthaler was known for using a specific process of pouring paint on to the canvas rather than painting the colors onto the surface with a brush. View a picture of "The Bay" and read about her technique in this essay.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Kirchner, Self Portrait as a Soldier

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the tragic life of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner and view his artwork. This essay explores what influenced his masterpiece "Self-Portrait as a Soldier".
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Munch, the Scream

For Students 9th - 10th
Edvard Munch's "The Scream" is one of the most iconic human figures in the history of Western art. Since The Scream's first appearance, many critics and scholars have attempted to determine the exact scene depicted, as well as...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Warhol, Marilyn Diptych

For Students 9th - 10th
Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe Diptych invites the viewer to consider the consequences of the increasing role of mass media images in our everyday lives. View pictures and read about his techniques and influences in this essay.
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Curated OER

Jackson Pollock Abstract Expressionist Painting Autumn Rhythm

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Willem De Kooning Abstract Expressionist Painting Woman Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
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Other

Abstract Art: Mark Rothko

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from Abstract Art presents a blurb on Mark Rothko, an abstract expressionistic painter.
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Lyonel Feininger

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Lyonel Feininger, a German-American painter associated with the Expressionist movement and a leader in the development of Modernism.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Hans Hofmann

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account covers the life and career of Hans Hofmann, German-American abstract expressionist painter.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Edvard Munch

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of Norwegian expressionist painter Edvard Munch known for his work The Scream.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Amedeo Modigliani

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of Italian expressionist painter Amedeo Modigliani known for his portraits.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Oskar Kokoschka

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of Austrian artist Oskar Kokoschka who was an influential part of the Viennese Expressionist movement.
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Handout
Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Max Beckmann

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life and career of German expressionist painter and graphic artist, Max Beckmann.

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