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Art teachers know that quality art supplies are needed in every classroom. That’s why we decided to put together this updated list for 2024 and beyond. The list provided includes well-regarded art supplies based on reviews, recommendations from artists and educators, and their reputation in the art community. Here...
Apr 29, 2024
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The history of Mexican art incredibly rich and could exhaust various articles, videos, or discussions. As an elementary school art teacher, we know you’re always looking for ways to contextualize the art you feature for your students. Understanding historical art movements, or learning about national art histories of the...
Apr 08, 2024
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One of the most famous American women painters, Georgia O’Keeffe’s still lifes of flowers and landscape paintings are known for their sumptuous details and organic forms. Her paintings often feature uniquely American flora and fauna and depict the iconic landscape of her Southwest home. Her long working life yielded...
Apr 03, 2024
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Free art experiences can be hard to come by and art is a subject always wrestling with access issues. The history of art means that over the years, it has become more and more accessible. From the days when kings and queens were the benefactors-in-chief, to today where you...
Mar 25, 2024
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The Guerrilla Girls are an art collective of unnamed individuals whose political art challenges the art world at large, calling out racism, sexism, and corruption. Their posters, billboards, collages, and performances use a combination of graphic design and writing to expose injustices and inequalities within art institutions. Through decades...
Mar 15, 2024
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The fact is that black artists have contributed greatly to the tapestry of American art. As a fine art curator dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusivity within the art world, it’s essential to shed light on the incredible contributions of black artists who have often been overlooked in mainstream...
Mar 11, 2024
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Josef Albers is an artist famous not just for a body of art, but also for his contribution to color theory and his role as a critical teacher of visual arts in the American higher education system. His abstract color block paintings are essential for our modern understanding of...
Mar 08, 2024
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Frida Kahlo’s contemporary fame is long overdue. Her legacy as a Mexican Surrealist artist and critical voice as a feminist making deeply personal images has made an indelible mark on artists all over the world. Kahlo’s paintings are expressive and full of symbols and personal imagery. They reference fantastical,...
Feb 29, 2024
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As we stand on the threshold of a new era in education, the role of art in fostering creativity and critical thinking has never been more crucial. For elementary school art teachers, the quest for quality professional development is akin to navigating a vast and complex canvas. In this...
Feb 26, 2024
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Diego Rivera is considered one of the forefathers of Mexican Nationalist art, and one of Los Tres Grandes, the three greatest Mexican muralists of all time. His murals depict scenes of everyday Mexican life, the history of the Mexican Revolution, the folklore about the founding of the country, and...
Feb 24, 2024
