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Musee D'orsay: James Abbott Mc Neill Whistler, Portrait of the Artist's Mother

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, this is an image, description and explanation with an accompanying link to other facts about the American Impressionist painting "Portrait of the Artist's Mother" by James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
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Musee D'orsay: Mary Cassatt, Girl in the Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, this is an image, description and explanation with an accompanying link to other facts about the American Impressionist painting "Girl in the Garden" by Mary Cassatt.
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Tech4Learning

Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Paintings

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Dozens of useful photos of various paintings from around the world! A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
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Gallery of American Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an online gallery where you can search through many American Impressionists works.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Cezanne to Picasso (Slideshow of Masterworks)

For Students 9th - 10th
An NPR-produced slideshow set to the music of Claude Debussy showcases dozens of post-impressionist masterworks by Cezanne, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Bonnard, Derain, Degas, and Picasso. The slideshow coincides with an exhibition that opened at...
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Art Republic: Neo Impressionism/pointillism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a description of the neo-impressionistic movement and mentions some of the more famous neo-impressionist painters.
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Other

Into Fine Art: Paul Cezanne

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a brief summary on the life of Impressionist Paul Cezanne.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of artists who were considered Impressionists. Click on the links to get information on the artists and see examples of their paintings.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This article speaks of the development of impressionism. This article discusses the founders of impressionism, how the 1870 war had an effect on art, as well as public opinion about the movement. Includes French translation.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Pierre Auguste Renoir

For Students 9th - 10th
A Webmuseum biographical essay on Pierre-Auguste Renoir, with a number of examples of his art work. Good images, each with a description of the work.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: Send a Postcard

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students develop an understanding of impressionsim by studying works of Claude Monet and then designing and sending their own postcards.
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Other

Carson Janson Fine Arts Assc.: Edgar Degas: Index

For Students 9th - 10th
An index of Edgar Degas paintings in thumbnail format. Includes a link to his biography.
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CGFA

Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Edgar Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource features an in-depth biography of the artist as well as a full gallery of his artwork. Be sure to check out the other pages of his works; the links are at bottom left and will appear as "To Degas-2" or whatever page is next.
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Art Cyclopedia

Artcyclopedia: Edgar Degas

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia maintains an impressive list of links to museum sites and archives where images of Degas's work can be viewed. The museum sites, especially, often include curatorial commentaries about exhibited works to aid understanding...
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Vincent Van Gogh, Self Portraits

For Students 9th - 10th
Displays a representative collection of self-portraits by van Gogh for the purposes of comparing and contrasting. Includes a short note on van Gogh's unique and intense style. Excellent site for exploring the changes in van Gogh's...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography: Vincent Van Gogh for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Vincent van Gogh who was an artist and painter of the Post-impressionist art movement.
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Other

Artizon Museum, Tokyo, Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
The Artizon's online English-language home provides access to its collection, which is focussed primarily on the art of the impressionists, the post-impressionists, and twentieth-century Western masters. Most examples are accompanied by...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Inness

For Students 9th - 10th
(1825-1894) Painter whose works reflected the Hudson River school and later became an Impressionist.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph Mallord William Turner

For Students 9th - 10th
(1755-1851) Landscape artist and watercolorist who lead the way for impressionists.
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Other

Art Gallery of New South Wales: Create Your Own Impressionist Painting

For Students 9th - 10th
Think you can paint like Monet? Choose from four of his paintings and see if you can match his style by copying one of his works with a virtual paint program.
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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Pierre Auguste Renoir

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of Pierre Auguste Renoir. Includes samples of his work and many links to related sites.
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The National Gallery (UK)

The National Gallery: The Beginner's Guide to Impressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Gallery: The Beginner's Guide to Impressionism
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Van Gogh Gallery

The Van Gogh Gallery: Henri De Toulouse Lautrec

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account highlights the life and career of French Post-Impressionist painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.