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Early Modern Art
Whether you are teaching an art class or world history class, this presentation will appeal to viewers' creative minds and receptive eyes. With brief explanations on Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Dada, and Bauhaus as representations...
Dick Blick Art Materials
Torn Metal Collage
The work of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt is used to inspire kids to create their own mixed media works. Although designed for the special education classroom, the activity is sure to inspire all kids.
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The Life and Work of Gustav Klimt
A study of Gustav Klimt's life and work can lead to interesting discussions and projects.
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Kite-Nouveau
Students examine the artwork of Gustav Klimt and other artists that created in the Art Nouveau style. They measure out a large kite shape on a sheet of acetate and use Crayola Window Markers to create Art Nouveau patterns on their kite.
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Elegant Art Nouveau
Learners create an elegant drawing in the ornamental, decorative and luxurious style of Klimt. After viewing a Powerpoint presentation, students create several patterns on scratchboards.
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Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau lessons and activities can provide a way for students to compare and contrast different artistic styles.
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Vienna in 1900
Vienna in the 1900's was a place alive with new ideas, music, and innovative art.
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Students examine the cultural and historical significance of certain artists. They use the internet to perform research and prepare a report of analysis of artistic works looking for cultural influences. Students also tie in the...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Gustav Klimt
WebMuseum provides a biography of Austrian artist, Gustav Klimt, along with images and discussion of his work.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Gustav Klimt
"Mada Primavesi" appears here at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and may be enlarged. Text describes the subject and the artwork.
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Building Klimt (Lesson Plan)
Through a creative art project, students will review shapes and patterns like the ones used by artist Gustav Klimt, understand and apply media, techniques and processes. They will also learn the visual arts in relation to history and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Klimt's the Kiss
How much do you know about the painting The Kiss by Gustav Klimt? Find out by answering this four-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Gustav Klimt
Biographical account covers the life and career of Gustav Klimt, Austrian symbolist painter and a member of the Vienna Secession movement.
Boston College
Boston College: 19th and 20th Century Art Links
This site contains many different art styles including symbolism. Found about 1/3 down the page, symbolist artists are listed. Click on each link for more information.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Symbolism Art for Kids
Kids learn about the Symbolism Art movement and its major artists such as Gustav Klimt and Edvard Munch.