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Photographs as an Artist's Tool

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners learn about Eakins use of photography as a tool for painting. They apply use of photography in their own painting or drawing. They incorporate time of day, composition and positioning of human subject in their own painting or...
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Terrific Traveling Tour

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the career of a museum curator as they assemble mock museum displays and gather information on famous works of art. The lesson plan is very complete and includes lesson plan extensions, resource links, and...
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Sunflowers - Artists

For Teachers K
Students demonstrate an interest in and knowledge of the artists who painted sunflowers. They are introduced to the style of expressionism as they discuss and explore the many connections between art and culture.
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Visual Arts Lesson: Pear-Shaped Bottle

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine how art from China arrived in Mexico during viceregal period, create blue monochromatic designs in wash by direct observation to illustrate simple objects from nature, and create vase or bottle shape that...
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Clearly Classified

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate plants and insects.  In this science classification lesson plan, young scholars create separate categories for insects and plants by characteristics.  Learners discover scientific names of insects.
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Tempera Batik

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students utilize elements and principles of design and develop strong composition. They explore colors, contrast and simplification of forms. They sketch in pencil, then trace in chalk before applying their paint.
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Cultural "Art"-ifacts

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore how culture is reflected through art. After researching the art of a specific culture, 7th graders create replicas of art objects that reflect the ideals, values, and history of the culture.
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The Great Art of Henri Matisse

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners discover the artistic works of Henri Matisse, and examine what his work means. In this art lesson plan, students observe the different paintings/collages of Henri Matisse, eventually creating works of their own based on his style.
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Insect Anatomy

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore the anatomy of an insect. In this activity the characteristics of insects, students explore parts of an insect. Young scholars gain knowledge through pictures and charts showing insects and their body parts....
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It's A Jungle Out There -Tempera

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore master paintings by Rousseau. They explain how the artist creates depth by overlapping images. They design and create an "imaginary" tropical landscape for a tempera painting.
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"De Colores"

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn color words in Spanish through the use of a song. In this Spanish music lesson, 1st graders sing the song "De Colores" to help them learn their color words in Spanish.
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Theorem Painting

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners examine the many types of folk art at a museum. They create their own theorem painting by following the steps given to them.
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When You're Hot, You're Hot...

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars use the medium of visual arts to demonstrate how colors can evoke different ideas and feelings.
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Pear-Shaped Bottle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars describe the designs on this Chinese ceramic bottle and analyze and discuss the shape of the piece. They describe how art from China arrived in Mexico during the viceregal period. Students create their own blue...
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Oceanography Class Quilt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create and observe a collage of oceanography topics that be placed on quilt tiles in a culmination art project to represent information learned.
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National Gallery of Art: Cezanne's Still Lifes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will view film footage of Paul Cezanne's actual studio in Aix-en-Provence and compare objects they see to his drawings and paintings in the National Gallery of Art collection. By selecting and arranging objects of their choice,...
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Kinder Art: Drawing (Lesson Plans)

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Forty creative lesson plans on drawing for students of all ages! Each one gives an example, a list of materials, and step-by-step directions. Many of the activities also provide a list of books, vocabulary, extensions, and more!
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Web Gallery of Art: Still Life With Pygmy Parrot

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Still-Life with Pygmy Parrot", created by Georg Flegelz (Watercoloured drawing, 234 x 172 mm).
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National Gallery of Art: Works on Paper (American 18th Century)

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of prints, drawings and photographs at the National Gallery of Art from the Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch Collection. Nice examples of early American drawings and prints.
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Art Show: Progression of Painting of Apples

For Students 9th - 10th
Here at ArtShow, artist Betsy M. Kellum explains her pastel technique with this still life drawing. Both oil paints and pastels are used. Kellum explains the drawing/painting process from the blueprint of the artwork to the finishing...
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Still Life and Street, 1934

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has several thumbnail images of Escher's artwork. Each can be clicked on and enlarged twice. Showcased are such popular pieces such as "Drawing Hands" and "Mobius Strip II."
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Still Life With Sphere, 1934

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has several thumbnail images of Escher's artwork. Each can be clicked on and enlarged twice. Showcased are such popular pieces such as "Drawing Hands" and "Mobius Strip II."

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