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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Rembrandt [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the art of Rembrandt. Includes a suggested art activity and simple art analysis questions.
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National Museums Liverpool

Walker Art Gallery: Hide and Seek With the Little Artists

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Two cartoon characters hide in paintings found throughout the Walker Gallery. See if you can find them in each one.
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Weston Gallery: Artist: Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A selection of Ansel Adams's photographs from the Weston Gallery are displayed online.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Fly all the way to Washington D.C. and take a trip into the National Gallery of Art. You will have fun completing a scavenger hunt through the images of many famous artists. There are interactive questions for all ages. Just look to the...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Georgia O'keeffe Biography

For Students 5th - 8th
Explore this brief biography of Georgia O'Keeffe, famous artist of the modernist movement.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: "Watson and the Shark"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive site that tells the story behind one of John Singleton Copley's most famous paintings, "Watson and the Shark." The site discusses the artist's life and provides compositional information about the painting....
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National Museum of Women in the Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
The permanent collection of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Images of artwork, biographies and profiles are all available, organized by century. You can search for a particular female artist as well.
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Art Smart: Indiana: Explore Indiana Art

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A comprehensive resource for teachers on artists from Indiana. Search by artist, year, medium or process, or the location of the artwork. The resource is designed for Grade 4 but can be easily adapted. Each artwork is accompanied by...
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Robert Bateman

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Bateman is Canada's most famous wildlife artist. This is his personal site where you find biographical information and view many of his paintings.
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Melendez, Luis

For Students 9th - 10th
Paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
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Studio Antiques and Fine Art Incorporated

For Students 9th - 10th
A tremendous display of fine art complete with the artist's bio and studio address, as well as the type of painting it is (oil painting, water color etc.) The font size on this site is small but readable.
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Irelands Eye

The People of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage offers links to many famous people from Ireland, including writers, political figures, military figures, inventors, saints, artists, and various groups of peoples that have shaped Ireland's history.
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Remembering Homer Watson

For Students 9th - 10th
Features background information and biographical facts on famous Canadian landscape artist Homer Ransford Watson (1855-1936).
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Scultura: The Art of Mike Garibaldi

For Students 9th - 10th
This up and coming San Franscisco artist is a sculptor known for his public art installations and his famous "shell car." This site highlights some of his work and gives you an idea of what he hopes to deliver through his art. Fun site...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Romare Bearden: Let's Walk the Block

For Students 3rd - 8th
A fantastic site that allows you to zoom in on one of Bearden's pieces. See his famous collages up close. Get information on the artist and discover his inspiration. Includes further activities for teachers.
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National Diet Library, Japan: Portraits of Modern Japanese Historical Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
Portrait photographs of nearly two hundred Japanese statesmen, government officials, military officers, businesspeople, artists, and others who had an impact on the history of modern Japanese society. Each portrait is accompanied by a...
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Spanish Arts: Morales, Luis De

For Students 9th - 10th
Paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
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The Douglas Fairbanks Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a detailed extensive life story on Douglas Fairbanks Sr, "The King of Silent Hollywood." Born in Colorado in 1883, he became one of the most popular comedians on the screen. He also wrote books and was a prominent businessman in...
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The Douglas Fairbanks Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a detailed extensive life story on Douglas Fairbanks Sr, "The King of Silent Hollywood". Born in Colorado in 1883, he became one of the most popular comedians of the screen. He also wrote books and was a prominent businessman in...
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National Audubon Society

John James Audubon 1785 1851

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a concise biography of the famous wildlife artist John James Audubon.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Wayne Thiebaud

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of painter and teacher Wayne Thiebaud. He is famous for realistic paintings that tap into the beauty of common everyday objects. He also influenced many artists through his teaching. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of famous people in the arts who exemplify what it means to live a meaningful life and achieve your goals.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Childe Hassam, "Allies Day"

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes a picture of the famous painting, "Allies Day," as well as a brief description of the history behind it.
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Rhode Island College: About Edward Mitchell Bannister

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of the famous African American artist, Edward Mitchell Bannister.

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