Jewish Museum
Jewish Museum: Immigration
The Jewish Museum presents a virtual array of artwork focused on Jewish immigration to the United States. Classroom activities are provided in conjection with art pieces.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Australia
Provides an overview of the culture of Australia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Argentina
Provides an overview of the culture of Argentina. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Angola
Provides an overview of the culture of Angola. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Aruba
Provides an overview of the culture of Aruba. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Other
Buddhist Artifacts the Support of Spiritual Realization
A site by Tulku Thondup explaining the significance of Buddhist art in Tibet. This is an excerpt from a talk given at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 1990. The basis is how the Buddhist devotees in Tibet use religious objects as tools...
Other
Egypt Art: Mythology Gallery Directory
This site is a personal site that chronicles Egyptian gods and goddesses, myths, battles, and legends which are discussed here in text that is easily understood. There is also a section on The Book of the Dead, a Glossary of Egyptian...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Garden Lesson Plans: Japanese Stone Lanterns [Pdf]
A study of the stone lanterns that can be found in Japanese gardens. Students will learn about their history and symbolism, and create lanterns of their own out of clay. This is designed to be in conjunction with a visit to a Japanese...
Other
The Face of the Beast Taotie Images
One of the great mysteries of ancient China is the origin and meaning of the terrifying animal faces on ancient Shang ritual vessels. This illustrated article surveys this Chinese bronze art decoration in great detail.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: What Was the Harlem Renaissance?
Professor Kate Rushin describes the Harlem Renaissance as a large social and cultural movement fueled by many factors in this video from A Walk Through Harlem.
Other
Atelier Saint Andre: Byzantine Iconographers
This site reveals the work of a living community of Byzantine iconographers--artists who create relgious paintings for the Eastern Orthodox Church. Features background information on their traditions, aesthetics, and techniques.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Augustus of Primaporta
The Augustus of Primaporta is one of the ways that the ancients used art for propagandistic purposes. View pictures of the statue and read about the symbolism it contains in this article.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Yayoi Kusama, Narcissus Garden
The pinnacle of Yayoi Kusama's success is the art installation "Narcissus Garden" where she staged stage 1,500 mass-produced plastic silver globes on the lawn outside the Italian Pavilion. View pictures and read the symbolism behind...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Symbols of Remembrance [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Karyn's Wings: Symbolism [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each...
Other
Legh Mulhall Kilpin
Legh Mulhall Kilpin was an artist who emigrated to Canada from Britain in 1902, settled in Montreal in 1906 and worked there until his death in 1919. Although not well known, his art and legacy are quite remarkable. His works range from...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Scroll Paintings (Lesson Plan)
Students apply knowledge about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and work collaboratively with classmates creating scroll paintings in this instructional activity. The Book of the Dead is referred to in teaching students about Ancient Egypt...
Other
Uss Constitution Museum: All Hands on Deck!
This thematic unit uses USS Constitution (nicknamed 'Old Ironsides') as a vehicle to explore a wide range of disciplines including language arts, reading, math, science, art, and social studies. Skills covered in the unit include...
Oregon Secretary of State
Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Development of the Buddha Image
There is significant debate concerning the development of the Buddha image--where it first occurred, why, and when. Broadly speaking, the image of the Buddha emerged during the first few centuries C.E. in two major centers of Indian art...
PBS
Pbs Lesson Plan: The American Flag
A lesson from the (9-11-01) PBS, "America Responds," series where students examine the history, importance, and pride associated with the American Flag. This lesson engages students in discussion and a variety of "patriotic" activities...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Griffin
In heraldry, the griffin is a fabulous animal, with the head and forefeet of an eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. The head is represented with pricked ears, symbolical of its vigilance. In mythology, the griffin was a...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Antigua and Barbuda
Provides an overview of the culture of Antigua and Barbuda. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Austria
Provides an overview of the culture of Austria. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....