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Carmine's Landscape Adventure
Aimed at primary school children, on this site Carmine will take you
through some paintings and pictures that will introduce you to the
art of landscapes and the techniques used to create them.
ArtyFactory This site
offers free art lessons for all ages which coincide with styles
taught on the national curriculum. Includes sections on
Hieroglyphics and Egyptian art, African masks and other topics from
around the world.
StarFall.com For younger
children, this site studies the lives and works of six famous
artists namely Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat, Paul Gaugin, Marc
Chagall, Ernie Barnes and Dorothy Strait
CBeebies Make & Do
Especially for early years and key stage 1 pupils this site has a
vast array of Make & Do activities themed on some favourite CBeebies
characters and programmes.
Web Gallery of Art "The
Web Gallery of Art is a virtual museum and searchable database of
European painting and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque,
Neoclassicism and Romanticism periods (1100-1850)." A great
site, highly recommended, includes virtual tours of some famous
exhibitions and buildings including the Sistine Chapel in the
Vatican City.
Destination Modern Art
Aimed at 5 - 8 year olds this is an interactive trip to the Museum
of Modern Art in New York where you can view the works, learn about
the artists and take part in some online activities.
How Van Gogh Made His Mark
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, you can discover
everything you could wish to know about Vincent Van Gogh.
Includes letters that he wrote to his brother Theo which give an
insite into what made the great man great.
The Art of Ancient Egypt
Another site from the Metropilitan Museum of Art in New York.
It's an interactive exploration of ancient Egyptian art which gives
an understanding of how art shaped Egyptian civilisation.
Making Patterns With Natural Forms
Follow in the footsteps of The Pre Raphaelite artist William Morris
and learn how to use the shapes and colours found in nature and
natural forms to create a work of art.
Art From India This site
is suitable for all children aged from 6 to 16. Has two ways
of exploring the site depending on your reading level.
Discover the history and wonder of Indian art stretching back to
include some ancient civilisations.
Drawing Coach A vast
array of pages that will help you to improve your drawing
techniques. Includes lessons on cartoon art, portraits,
caricatures, flowers and trees and much more. Also has videos
with step by step guides to sketching and drawing. |
