National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Quiet Heroes & Heroines
Students will learn the biblical story of Daniel in the lions' den as an example of a man who showed quiet bravery and conviction to his beliefs. They will research a "quiet" hero/heroine from the twentieth century and write an essay...
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National Gallery of Art: The Elements of Art: Texture
Young scholars will be introduced to one of the basic elements of art, texture, by identifying different types of textures found in multiple works of art and hypothesize what materials and techniques were used to achieve that texture....
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National Gallery of Art: What Is Art?
Young scholars will discuss opinions on criteria for what makes a work of art and then debate whether Andy Warhol's Brillo Boxes can be considered art. Then, students will use everyday objects from their homes as the basis for a new work...
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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,...
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National Gallery of Art: Little House in the Valley
Students will explore nineteenth-century life in the White Mountains of New Hampshire through a tale of a family who lived there by analyzing a painting by Thomas Cole and reading a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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National Gallery of Art: Gemini Artist Workshop 1966 1996
An invaluable site showing works and discussing artists who were part of the Gemini Artist Workshop. Artist include David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Nancy Kienholz and over 50 others.
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National Gallery of Art: Watson and the Shark by John Singleton Copley
This valuable site offers an in depth look at John Singleton Copley's famous painting entitled "Watson and the Shark"
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National Gallery of Art: Tour: Constable and Turner: British Landscapes
View a selection of paintings by English romantics Constable and Turner in the collections of the National Gallery. Tour has biographical and curatorial notes, along with detailed views of each painting.
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National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Gilbert Stuart [Pdf]
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the famous portraits painted by Gilbert Stuart. Includes a matching activity connected to social studies.
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National Gallery of Art: Napoleon in His Study by Jacques Louis David
An interactive site which tells the story of the painting "Napoleon in His Study" painted by Jacques-Louis David. Fun activities and an art project are included at this site.
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National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Rembrandt [Pdf]
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the art of Rembrandt. Includes a suggested art activity and simple art analysis questions.
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National Gallery of Art: Tour: Winslow Homer Watercolors: Themes and Styles
A survey of Homer's watercolors in the collection of the National Gallery of Art considers his technique and choice of subject. With links to a biography of the artist and to information about his work in other media.
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National Gallery of Art: Seasaws
Using photographs of natural and man-made objects, students assemble the pieces to create a seascape or an abstract composition.
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National Gallery of Art: Augustus Saint Gaudens: The Shaw Memorial
National Gallery of Art provides a close look and explanation of this famous monumental artwork. Includes art activities for every age and links for further learning.
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National Gallery of Art: Byzantine Art and Painting
The National Gallery of Art provides images of Byzantine art and painting in Italy during the 1200s and 1300s.
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National Gallery of Art: Gilbert Stuart's "The Skater"
An image of Stuart's "The Skater," as well as information on the creation of the painting. Includes more links to Stuart and this painting.
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National Gallery of Art: "The Artist and His Mother" by Arshile Garky
Basic information about the painting. Includes links to more detailed information about its place in the National Gallery of Art.
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National Gallery of Art: The Return of Rip Van Winkle by John Quidor
This resource contains information about the painting entitled "The Return of Rip Van Winkle" by American artist John Quidor.
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National Gallery of Art: Josef Albers
Provides thumbnails of a few of his works of art.
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National Gallery of Art: Jean Antoine Houdon
View several of Houdon's most famous sculptures from the neoclassical period of art. All linked to descriptions of the pieces.
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National Gallery of Art: m.c. Escher Collection
A list of the Escher works in the National Gallery of Art's collection, some with images available.
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National Gallery of Art: Everett Shinn
Works of art by Everett Shinn may be viewed and enlarged here. A biography is available by clicking on the link.
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National Gallery of Art: Thomas Hart Benton
The National Gallery of Art exhibits four artworks by American regionalist Thomas Hart Benton. Includes a link to a short biography of the artist.
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National Gallery of Art: Francisco De Goya
A biography plus a series of clickable images of Goya's paintings, drawings and prints.