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Painters :
- Norman ROCKWELL :
- Norval MORRISSEAU :
Norval Morrisseau
(March 14, 1932 December 4, 2007),
"also known as Copper Thunderbird, was an Aboriginal
Canadian artist.
Known as the "Picasso of the North"[1], in his works
he depicted the legends
of his people, the cultural and political tensions between
native Canadian
and European traditions,
his existential struggles, and his deep spirituality and mysticism..."
(Wikipedia)
Norval
Morrisseau, 76
Obituary: Prolific and brilliant Ojibwa painter was
called 'the Picasso of the North'
(theglobeandmail.com)
Some
of his paintings
(mcmichael.com)
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Galleries and Museums :
-
Picturing
America, 
"an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the
Humanities, brings masterpieces of American art into classrooms and
libraries nationwide...
The nation’s artistic heritage—our paintings, sculpture, architecture,
fine crafts, and photography—offers unique insights into the character,
ideals,
and aspirations of our country...
The program uses art as a catalyst for the study of America—the cultural,
political, and historical threads woven into our nation’s fabric over
time."
+ Teachers
Resource Book
+ Pictures
for Classroom 
(picturingamerica.neh.gov)
- Newton's
Castle
"Explore Newton's Castle to learn about his discoveries
and secret life.
Learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature
and
fascinating facts about how cars roll up hill and why dogs
chase cars.
There are several Project Legal (TIPS) lessons included
regarding
copyright and censorship issues and a Newton Timeline.
Take the quiz and get a perfect score to gain access
to the treasures
contained in the MoMA art gallery."
(tqnyc.org)
- NGA Kids
(National Gallery of Art) -
Adventures with Art - Activities and Projects -
Lizzy and Gordon Visit the Sculpture Garden : an animated musical
adventure
(nga.gov)
- Web Gallery of Art
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"Plusieurs milliers de reproductions de peintures et sculptures
d'artistes européens créées entre 1 150 et 1 800.
Envoyez des cartes virtuelles. Visites guidées, biographies, glossaire...
" (Bonweb)
- September 11 - Art
Gallery : Posters - Paintings (Library of Congress)
Murals :
Myths and Legends :
- World
Myths and Legends in Art (artsmia.org)
- Explore art by theme : creation myths, myths explaining
a practice, god myths, hero myths, myths with animals or beast characters
- Explore art by culture : African, Euro-American, Chinese, Ancient
Egyptian, Western European, Ancient Greek and Roman, Japanese, Native
American, Oceanic
with a glossary
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