Who Was Agatha Christie?
World’s best-selling crime writer with one-half billion books sold; and read in more than languages than Shakespeare—Check √ Creator of popular …
Continue ReadingThe average public high school art program varies depending on the school and, inceasingly, the school’s budget. And, while there are a handful of publicly-funded schools with a strong performing arts curriculum, you are more likely to find a concentrated focus on these areas of study within the private high school setting. Typically, arts programs available in most public high schools will focus on visual arts such as painting, drawing, ceramics, and sculpture, and music such as orchestra, jazz band, music theory, performance, and choral singing. Some public and private schools may also offer theatre or drama courses, including regular theatrical performances, as well as dance. Whether you teach the Arts as a primary or secondary subject, you will find these lesson plans and teaching ideas written by fellow teachers of interest.
World’s best-selling crime writer with one-half billion books sold; and read in more than languages than Shakespeare—Check √ Creator of popular …
Continue ReadingSome of Vincent Van Gogh’s most popular paintings include night scenes, such as brightly lit cafes and starry skies. Using thick, directional …
Continue ReadingMany consider Claude Monet the most famous of the Impressionist artists. Monet designed a garden at his home in Giverny to provide beautiful subject …
Continue ReadingHenri Matisse, known as the master colorist of the 20th century, helped create a fury in the art world when he began using color in ways that defied …
Continue ReadingMany consider Paul Cezanne the father of modern art. He spent hours painting outdoors, scrutinizing his surroundings for geometric forms for a …
Continue ReadingTeach students the value of recycling their work and saving space by creating digital works in Photoshop.
Continue ReadingEncourage students to explore reflections and color with a bright rainy day scene.
Continue ReadingShare the history of the torch with your students and give them the opportunity to create their own Olympic torch design.
Continue ReadingTreat your students to the fun of drawing figures and fabric by bringing in costumed models to draw!
Continue ReadingLet students explore the tradition of harvest paining by creating their own unique harvest art!
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