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Teacher Feature: Art and Artists
Art and Artists
What is art? Explore answers to this question by viewing the diverse creations of artists — from the cave paintings of Lascaux to the architecture of ancient Greece to the mobiles of Calder — with these featured video clips, lesson plans, discussion guide, and activities.
Teacher Resources
Discussion Guide
Examine the art and artists of prehistoric France, the High Renaissance, the Pop Art movement, and more.
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Grade K-5 Lesson Plan
Investigate the influential role the arts and architecture played in ancient Greece.
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Grade 6-8 Lesson Plan
Consider how famous painters, from the early Renaissance to contemporary times, have depicted the events in Moses' life.
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Grade 9-12 Lesson Plan
Visit the Vatican's Sistine Chapel for a look at Michelangelo's work, including his painting techniques and use of imagery.
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Student Activities
Ballet Scene
An image of the 1907 painting by Impressionist Edgar Degas for use in classroom presentations
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Mixed Media
A word puzzle that asks students to unscramble artists' names
Puzzle PDF
Video Clips
What Is Art?
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What Was the High Renaissance?
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Leonardo da Vinci
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Intro to Pop Art!
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Alexander Calder
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Art Start: Sketching


Introduce students to gesture sketching and the use of charcoal with this hands-on video that emphasizes awareness and the interpretation of body language. Students learn that linear and atmospheric perspective were first used during the Renaissance.

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