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Photographs as an Artist's Tool
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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...
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
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
Students create and observe a collage of oceanography topics that be placed on quilt tiles in a culmination art project to represent information learned.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Cezanne's Still Lifes
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,...
Kinder Art
Kinder Art: Drawing (Lesson Plans)
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
An image of "Still-Life with Pygmy Parrot", created by Georg Flegelz (Watercoloured drawing, 234 x 172 mm).
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Works on Paper (American 18th Century)
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.
Other
Art Show: Progression of Painting of Apples
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
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
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."