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Prometheus Bound
Sir Peter Paul Rubens
http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/gg45/gg45-main1.html
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Presents eight paintings by Peter Paul Rubens in the collections of the National Gallery of Art, with information about each work as well as the artist's life (Middle and high school)
Prometheus: The Theft of Fire
http://www.uwm.edu/Course//mythology/0300/prometheus.htm
Precourt, B. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Brief synopsis of the story of Prometheus with works of art that illustrate various scenes, including Prometheus Bound by Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Snyders (All levels)
Mythweb
http://www.mythweb.com
Skidmore, Joel. Fleet Gazelle, San Francisco
Information on the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology, illustrated with cartoons (Elementary and middle school)
Sugriva Takes Rama to the Mountain Cave Where Sita's Jewels are Kept
The Boyhood of Rama
http://www.balagokulam.org/kids/stories/ramayana.php
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh’s Balagokulum, Rockaway, New Jersey
Includes information about Hindu culture, festivals, puzzles, and camps for kids, as well as read-aloud and illustrated versions of the Ramayana (All levels)
Noah's Ark
Edward Hicks
http://www.albrightknox.org/ArtStart/sHicks.html
Albright-Knox Gallery, Buffalo
Features a version of Edward Hicks's painting Peaceable Kingdom (Elementary and middle school)
Flood Stories from Around the World
http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/flood-myths.html
The Talk.Origins Archive, Houston
Flood stories from different cultures, with references (Middle and high school)
Noah's Ark on the Web
http://www.isidore-of-seville.com/noah-ark/
Isidore of Seville, Portland, Maine
Features Noah's Ark images from ancient to modern times, as well as archaeological information, flood stories from various traditions, children's books, and more (All levels)
Fireman's Coat
The Legend of Momotarō
http://www.pref.okayama.jp/kikaku/kokusai/momo/e/momotarou/ momotarou.html
Okayama Prefectural Government, Japan
An interactive, animated version of the Momotarō tale (Elementary school)
Momotarō, or Little Peachling
http://fairytales4u.com/story/momotaro.htm
Vance, C. E. Pure Gold Fables and Fairy Tales
A traditional telling of the Momotarō tale (Middle and high school)
People
Mandarin in His Study
Treasures of the Chinese Scholar
http://www.asianart.com/exhibitions/upenn/index.html
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia
Describes the 1998–1999 exhibition of exquisite art objects collected by Chinese scholars (All levels)
The Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) Painting
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/qing_1/hd_qing_1.htm
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
An overview of painting during the Qing Dynasty with examples from the museum's collections (Middle and high school)
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov
U.S. Government Printing Office
Award-winning website with a useful section called "About Ben" that talks about Benjamin Franklin, his chronology, and multifaceted career (Elementary school)
Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life, An Electric Mind
www.pbs.org/benfranklin/
Twin Cities Public Television, Inc.
Based on the 2002 PBS three-part series performed by actors (available on video and DVD), this website contains a wealth of information on Franklin's life, well-chosen quotations from his writings, a teachers' guide, and resources (Middle and high school).
Those Lips, Those Eyes...Jean-Antoine Houdon, Sculptor of the Enlightenment
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/feature-2003-06.html
Phelan, Joseph. Artcyclopedia
Article about the 2003 exhibition of busts and statues of famous philosophers and statesmen created by Jean-Antoine Houdon at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Illustrated with photographs of key works. Contains intriguing information about Houdon's life and techniques (Middle and high school)
Three Musicians
Pablo Picasso
http://www.artchive.com/artchive/P/picasso.html
The Artchive
Features a description of Pablo Picasso's artistic evolution, references, and paintings from each period of his life (All levels)
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/Files/picasso.htm
Incredible @rt Department
A collection of lesson plans and student artwork related to Pablo Picasso and Cubism (Elementary and middle school)
Malcolm X, No. 3
The Official Website of Malcolm X
http://www.cmgww.com/historic/malcolm/about/bio.htm
Estate of Malcolm X c/o CMG Worldwide, Indianapolis
Contains a biography, chronology, notable achievements, quotes, a eulogy by Ossie Davis, and a gallery of photographs of Malcolm X (Middle and high school)
The Malcolm X Project at Columbia University
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ccbh/mxp/
Columbia University, New York (Dr. Manning Marable, Project Director)
Presents new research on Malcolm X, including a revised chronology of his life, excerpts from a multimedia version of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, video footage of Malcolm X, and oral histories (High school)
Malcolm X: Make It Plain
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/malcolmx
PBS, Arlington, Virginia
Site related to PBS American Experience film on Malcolm X produced by WGBH Boston in 1994. Contains interviews, photos, online polls, and teachers' guide (High school)
Things We Use
Tile Mosaic Wall Panel
The History of Mosaic Art
http://www.thejoyofshards.co.uk/history/index.shtml
The Joy of Shards Mosaics Resource
Brief overview of mosaic art that cites Islamic examples in Western Europe and includes links to modern mosaic artists and projects (Middle and high school)
The Threshold Society
www.sufism.org
The Threshold Society, Watsonville, California
Provides information about Sufism as well as links to articles, programs, and music (Middle and high school)
Islamic Floral Patterns and Geometry
http://www.islamicarchitecture.org/art
Islamic Architecture Org (IAORG)
Explains the history and religious function of patterns and geometry in Islamic art, and includes details of decorations on famous architectural monuments (Middle and high school)
Armor, For Use in a Tournament on Foot
Arms and Armor: Common Misconceptions and Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/aams/hd_aams.htm
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Article that corrects common misconceptions about armor and answers frequently asked questions (All ages)
Arms and Armor Collection
http://www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/department.asp?dep=4
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Highlights of the museum's armor collection, with photographs and information on selected objects (All ages)
Defend Yourself, Good Knight
http://www.clevelandart.org/kids/armor/index.html
The Cleveland museum of Art
Presents objects from the museum's collection, information on the purposes of various armor parts, and instructions for making your own helmet (Elementary and middle school)
Sunburst Quilt
American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts, 1790–1840
http://www.decorativeartstrust.org/American_Fancy.htm
Priddy, Sumpter. The Decorative Arts Trust, Philadelphia
An article about Americans' fascination with "Fancy things" that features a table, a jug, a carpet, and the quilt by Rebecca Scattergood Savery featured in this teaching kit (All levels)
America's Quilting History
http://www.womenfolk.com/historyofquilts
Breneman, Judy Anne Johnson. Womenfolk
Quilts and quilt patterns in relation to women's history. Includes information on multicultural quilts, pattern timelines, and using quilts as primary sources in research (Middle and high school)
Leopard Stool
Ivory Coast
http://www.africaguide.com/country/ivoryc/culture.htm
The Africa Guide
Contains information on the cultural groups, food, religion, and music of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) (All levels)
Baule: African Art, Western Eyes
http://www.nmafa.si.edu/exhibits/baule/baule.htm
National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
Presents a brief video and information on the Baule people (All levels)
"Bullies" Wallpaper
On the Wall: Wallpaper and Tableau
http://www.fabricworkshop.org/exhibitions/on_the_wall.php
The Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia
Describes an exhibition that included work by Virgil Marti, with video clips of a lecture by the artist (High school)
Bullying: Facts for School and Parents
www.naspcenter.org/factsheets/bullying_fs.html
National Association of School Psychologists, Bethesda, Maryland
Provides information on bullying, why it occurs, and how schools and parents can respond (Teachers)
Nature
Bamboo Under Spring Rain
A Look at Chinese Painting
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Chinese/html_pages/ glossary.htm
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
A helpful glossary related to Chinese painting (Middle and high school)
China, 1400–1600 AD
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ming/hod_1989.235.1.htm
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Image and description of a hanging scroll painting of bamboo by Xia Chang in the museum's collection (All levels)
Sunflowers
How van Gogh Made His Mark
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/van_gogh/menu.html
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Explores Vincent van Gogh's life and unique drawing techniques and includes an online freehand drawing activity (All levels)
Seeing Feelings
http://www.albrightknox.org/ArtStart/lvanGogh.html
Albright-Knox Gallery, Buffalo
Presents a detailed art lesson plan for grades 3 to 6, based on Vincent van Gogh's painting The Old Mill (1888) done in Arles. Includes adaptations for middle and high school students (Teachers)
A Huntsman and Dogs
Winslow Homer
htttp://www.sonofthesouth.net/Winslow_Homer.htm
Son of the South
Contains biographical information on Winslow Homer, selected works, letters, and art reviews (Middle and high school)
Winslow Homer Watercolors—A Survey of Themes and Styles
http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/homerwc/homerwc-main1.html
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Includes several striking watercolors by Winslow Homer in which the subject is deer hunting in the Adirondacks (Middle and high school)
Ceremonial Teahouse: Sunkaraku
Japanese Tea Ceremony
http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/jtea.html
Offers a detailed explanation of the Japanese tea ceremony, teahouse design, utensils, and history (All levels)
Teahouse Chashitsu
http://www.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/architecture/japanese-teahouse.cfm
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis
Presents beautiful photographs of the museum's teahouse and tea ceremony utensils, an interview with the curator, and a description of an actual tea ceremony (All levels)
Night Sea
Edna Andrade: Optical Paintings, 1963–1986
http://www.icaphila.org/exhibitions/past/andrade.php
Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Presents an overview of the Institute's 2003 retrospective exhibition of Edna Andrade's work (Middle and high school)
Optical Illusions
http://www.colorcube.com/illusions/illusion.htm Colorcube
Contains a variety of examples of optical illusions (All levels)
