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Chapter 1 Art in Your
World
Chapter 2 Art Criticism and Aesthetic
Judgment
Chapter 3 The Media and Processes of Art
Chapter 4 Line
Chapter 5 Shape, Form, and Space
Chapter 6 Color
Chapter 7 Texture
Chapter 8 Rhythm, pattern, and Movement
Chapter 9 Balance
Chapter 10 Proportion
Chapter 11 Variety, Emphasis, Harmony,
and Unity
Chapter 12 Art Traditions from Around
the World
Chapter 13 Western Traditions in Art
Chapter 14 Careers in Art
Chapter 1 Art in Your
World
ArtSpeak
101
This interactive activity provides students with a good introduction
to the elements and principles of art, using works by famous
artists. Includes a visual glossary and a teacher's guide.
ArtLex
Art Dictionary
In this dictionary, you will find definitions for more than
3,300 terms used to describe the elements and principles of
art, media and techniques, artistic styles and movements,
and art periods. Many definitions include images and links
to other terms.
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Chapter 2 Art Criticism
and Aesthetic Judgment
How
to Read a Painting
In this activity, students critique a work of art by describing,
analyzing, interpreting, and judging the work. Objectives,
resources, and an assessment rubric are provided.
Artchive:
Art Theory and Criticism
This site contains many links to analyses of famous works of
art by professional art critics. Provides excellent examples
of art theory and criticism.
Timeline
of Art History
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a comprehensive timeline
of art history that includes a historical perspective, a variety
of art images, and links to related information on the Web
site. Timeline information can be accessed by year or by world
region.
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Chapter 3 The Media
and Processes of Art
AccessArt:
Visual Arts Online Workshop
Choose from a variety of interactive activities for art students
of all ages. Activities for high school students include workshops
in drawing, installation art, and photography.
Mathematics
in Stone and Bronze
Consider the mathematics of sculpture and design as you examine
these images made in bronze and marble.
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Chapter 4 Line
Los
Angeles County Museum of Art
Students can browse through this museum's extensive online collections
and analyze the works in one collection, such as Japanese art,
for the use of line. Jacob Lawrence
Explore the art and life of Jacob Lawrence Take a close look at his works, and find information about his materials and techniques.
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Chapter 5 Shape,
Form, and Space
M.C.
Escher
The National Gallery of Art has a large collection of Escher's
works, including pen and ink drawings, lithographs, and wood
engravings. Each image is accompanied by a brief description.
Vision
and Art
At this Web site, a variety of tutorials demonstrate the use
of visual information in art. Topics include linear perspective,
aerial perspective, depth cues, relative size, relative height,
and shadow.
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Chapter
6 Color
Color
Matters
Explore all aspects of color, including effects of color on
the mind and body, how the eye sees color, and basic color theory
in art.
Henri
Matisse: Color and Light
A detailed analysis of Matisse's use of color and light in
his painting, Open Window, Collioure. Provides background
information on Matisse and other artists of the time, as well
as activities for students.
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Chapter 7 Texture
Texture
and Pattern
At this Web site, artist John Hagen provides an introductory
lesson on texture and pattern in painting. A student activity
is included.
Edgar
Degas
Explore this comprehensive Degas exhibition at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, which contains information about the artist's
life and times, his artistic style, and his personal art collection.
Images of Degas' work from the museum's collection, along
with detailed written descriptions, are also provided.
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Chapter 8 Rhythm, Pattern,
and Movement
The
Online Visual Literacy Project: Motion
This site provides a description and examples of ways in which
artists create the illusion of motion, or movement, in visual
images.
Artcyclopedia:
Rosa Bonheur
At this Web site, find links to many of Rosa Bonheur's paintings
located in museums and art galleries around the world.
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Chapter 9 Balance
Diego Rivera at the DIA
View images of Diego Rivera's murals at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Zoom in and examine details of the images.
Johannes
Vermeer's Woman Holding a Balance
An in-depth study of Vermeer's painting at the National Gallery
of Art. Discussion topics include composition, technique,
and symbols and meaning.
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Chapter 10 Proportion
Fibonacci
Numbers and the Golden Section
An introduction to the golden section, also called the golden
mean, in art, architecture, and music. Includes a mathematical
explanation, as well as many links to examples of occurrences
of the golden mean.
Art
Teacher Toolbox - Pablo Picasso
This Web site includes an image of one of Picasso's paintings,
a biography of the artist, discussion topics and questions,
art concepts, and student activity suggestions.
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Chapter 11 Variety,
Emphasis, Harmony, and Unity
Researching
Art - Principles of Design
This site provides a basic introduction to the principles of
design, including harmony, contrast (emphasis), unity, and variety.
ArtBasics
Visit this site to find definitions of the elements and principles
of design and an explanation of how these elements and principles
work together to create a unified whole.
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Chapter 12 Art Traditions
from Around the World
Ancient
Egyptian Art
Find an introduction to ancient Egyptian art at this site. Read
descriptions and view images of various types of Egyptian art,
including pottery, painting, and papyrus. Math
and Art Origami
Explains and illustrates the ancient Japanese art of origami,
or paper folding. Also provides links to other sites dedicated
to the art of origami.
Images
of Ancient Iran
Investigate ancient cultures through this series of images
of artifacts from Iran that include carvings, architecture,
and monuments from an ancient period.
Africa:
The Art of a Continent
This site is an archive preserved from an exhibit at the Solomon
R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. Includes a clickable map
and icons for navigation through the peoples, cultures, and
art of Africa.
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Chapter 13 Western
Traditions in Art
Medieval
Art and Architecture
Visit this site to view many examples of medieval architecture
and art. Some of the architectural images are accompanied by
displays of plans and drawings of the structure. Rembrandt
House Museum
t this site, take a virtual tour of the house where Rembrandt
created some of his paintings and read about his home. Information
about the artist's life and work is also provided.
Museum
d'Orsay
A visit to this site will expose students to the works of
some famous 19th-century European artists, including Monet,
Renoir, Degas, and Manet. Provides a link to a second collection
of 19th-century European artists.
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Chapter 14 Careers
in Art
Occupational
Outlook Handbook
Students can learn about a variety of art careers in this handbook
from the U.S. Department of Labor. The article on artists and
related workers provides information on the nature of the work,
working conditions, training requirements, job outlook, and
more. ArtJob
Online
This site offers a national list of job opportunities and
internships available in the arts. The "Featured Articles"
section provides tips for beginning or advancing a career
in art, as well as general career information.
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