Claude Monet | Free Word Search Worksheet
October 22, 2011
This artist word search worksheet helps kids build reading skills. Tell your students how many words there are , and then ask them to complete the word search worksheet by locating and circling the keywords in the Claude Monet printable biography.
Free Word Search Worksheet
About the Artist
Claude Monet was born in Paris, France on November 14, 1840. He was the second child of Louise-Justine Aubry and Claude Adolphe Monet. In 1845, the Monet family settled near the ocean in Ingouville, France. In 1851, Claude began attending school. He studied many subjects including art. When he was a young teenager it became apparent he had artistic ability. Claude would draw caricatures of his teachers on his schoolwork. Read more…
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Georges Seurat | Homeschool Art Lesson Resources
June 12, 2009
Biography I
Georges-Pierre Seurat (2 December 1859-29 March 1891) was a French painter and draftsman. His large work A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, his most famous painting, altered the direction of modern art by initiating Neo-impressionism, and is one of the icons of 19th century painting.
Read more about Georges Seurat on Wikipedia.org
Biography II
Georges Seurat (səRAH) was born in Paris and studied art at the Ecole des Beaux Arts when he was eighteen years old. He studied there for two years and then spent some time in the military. He studied Impressionism, but thought he could improve on the methods artists of that time were using. He spent his lifetime studying color and color theory.
Read more about Georges Seurat on GardenofPraise.com
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte Jigsaw Puzzle
Work an online jigsaw puzzle of George’s Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. It’s a great way to get kids more familiar with great works of art. The puzzle pieces may be rotated to provide a greater challenge for older students.
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte Jigsaw Puzzle from GardenofPraise.com – Educational Resources for Kids
Georges Seurat Coloring Page
Color George Seurat’s Famous pointillist masterpiece A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884).
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte | Coloring Page from MakingArtFun.com
Georges Seurat Word Search Worksheet
Get a Georges Seurat free printable word search worksheet. It’s a great opportunity to review the most important things about Seurat’s life and work.
George Seurat Word Search Worksheet from MakingArtFun.com
Georges Seurat Study Guide Worksheet
After you have read the biography, you can follow it up with a 7 question free printable worksheet. Questions include, “What island had a great influence on Seurat’s work?” and “
What pet does the woman with the black umbrella have on a leash?”
Georges Seurat Study Guide from GardenofPraise.com – Educational Resources for Kids
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Grandma Moses | Homeschool Art Lesson Resources
June 3, 2009
Grandma Moses | Homeschool Art Lesson Resources
Biography I
Anna Mary was the third child born into the Robertson family in 1860. There would eventually be ten children in the family. She was raised on a farm, attended school for a while, then when she was 12 years old she left home to become a hired hand at a near-by farm… When she was in her late seventies she decided to take up painting which was easier on her hands than needlework. Her first painting was made using housepaint.
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Biography II
Anna Mary Robertson Moses (September 7, 1860 –December 13, 1961), better known as “Grandma Moses”, was a renowned American folk artist. She is most often cited as an example of an individual successfully beginning a career in the arts at an advanced age.
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Trivia
The Old Checkered House 1862 painted in 1942, was valued at the Memphis 2004 Antiques Roadshow. The painting which originally sold for under $10 in the 1940s was assigned an insurance value of $60,000 by roadshow appraiser, Alan Fausel.
Grandma Moses’ Beautiful World Online Jigsaw Puzzle
Try out this fantastic online jigsaw puzzle of Grandma Moses’ Beautiful World. Beautiful World was painted in 1948. The puzzle even allows you to rotate the pieces to make it a little more challenging for older students.
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Free Printable Word Search Worksheet
Get a free printable word search worksheet from MakingArtFun.com. It’s a great opportunity to review the most things about Grandma Moses life and artwork.
Grandma Moses Word Search Worksheet from MakingArtFun.com – Creative Resources for Elementary Art Education
Grandma Moses Study Guide Worksheet
After you have read the biography, you can follow it up with a 10 question free printable worksheet. Questions include, “How old was she when she began to paint pictures?” and “Which is your favorite painting done by Grandma Moses?”
Grandma Moses Study Guide from GardenofPraise.com
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Jean-Honore Fragonard | Homeschool Art Lesson Resources
Learn about the life and art of celebrated Late Rococo painter and printmaker Jean-Honore Fragonard (1732-1806). Start with the biography, and then click and print these fun curriculum resources.
Biography
Jean-Honore Fragonard (frah gaw NAHR) was a French artist who lived in the 1700’s. He was such a good artist that he won the Prix de Rome award which enabled him to study in Italy. His paintings were in the style of what is called the Rococo period. These paintings featured soft colors and natural, carefree scenes. The Swing is such a scene.
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The Reader Desktop Wallpaper
Familiarize your kids with great art by placing a The Reader (different profile) wallpaper on their computer.
The Reader desktop wallpaper from Art-Wallpaper.com
Jean-Honore Fragonard’s The Reader Online Jigsaw Puzzle
Try out this fantastic online jigsaw puzzle of Jean-Honore Fragonard’s The Reader. The puzzle even allows you to rotate the pieces to make it a little more challenging for older students.
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Jean-Honore Fragonard’s The Reader Crossword Puzzle
Print a The Reader crossword puzzle worksheet from GardenofPraise.com. It’s yet another opportunity to familiarize your young student with great art.
The Reader Crossword Puzzle from GardenofPraise.com
Jean-Honore Fragonard Word Search Worksheet
Print a word search worksheet from GardenofPraise.com, and drill the important information from the biography.
Fragonard Word Search Worksheet from GardenofPraise.com
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Jan Van Eyck | Homeschool Art Lesson Resources
June 1, 2009
Jan Van Eyck | Homeschool Art Lesson Resources
Learn about the life and art of celebrated Early Netherlandish painter Jan Van Eyck (1395-1441). Start with the biography, and then click and print these fun curriculum resources.
Biography
Jan Van Eyck (IKE) was born in the Netherlands. His paintings are very detailed. He was not the first to use oil paint, but he perfected the use of oil in paints. The colors in his paintings are delicate and have a beautiful shine. He was called “The King of Painters” by people even hundreds of years after his time.
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Understanding “The Arnolfini Marriage” Portrait
The candle and the dog are actually symbolic additions to “The Arnolfini Marriage” Portrait. Learn why .
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Jan Van Eyck’s The Arnolfini Marriage Online Jigsaw Puzzle
Try out this fantastic online jigsaw puzzle of Jan Van Eyck’s The Arnolfini Marriage. The Arnolfini Marriage, an oil on wood, was painted in 1434 . The puzzle even allows you to rotate the pieces to make it a little more challenging for older students.
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Jan Van Eyck’s The Arnolfini Marriage Matching Game
Play The Arnolfini Marriage online matching game on GardenofPraise.com. Yet another opportunity to familiarize your young student with great art.
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