A look at the history of still-life painting through a printable catalog of multiple example works of art. Images are accompanied by descriptions and detailed examinations of their elements, meanings, and context.

Several techniques for creating unique paintings are described at this website: "Make a Wax Resist," "Paint through Tissue," "Create Texture with Plastic Wrap," and "Paint on Glossy Paper."

At this site imitate Jackson Pollock and create an abstract painting without the use of a paintbrush. Included are ideas and suggestions for creative painting tools, instructions for making a your creation, and helpful "Tips and Tricks."

"Wet-into-wet" painting is an interesting painting technique described in this website. Included are example images and "Tips and Tricks" for creating your masterpiece.

This website from the Pilgrim Hall Museum contains a collection of various history paintings depicting the pilgrims. Each image is annotated with a brief summary of what event the painting is depicting and general information about the...

A art history article on a series of wall paintings belonging to the "Third Style" found in a villa near Pompeii that may have belonged to the daughter of Augustus. There are five sections, the section entitled "The Painter in Roman Art"...

Resource about the painting Painting No. 4 (A Black Horse) by Marsden Hartley. Includes an image of the painting and a question for reflection in text and audio. Includes links for more information about the painting and artist as well...

In Tibet, religious paintings come in several forms, including wall paintings, thangkas (sacred pictures that can be rolled up), and miniatures for ritual purposes or for placement in household shrines. Thangkas were commissioned for...

In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Edward Hopper's House by the Railroad: From Painting to Poem. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.

Beautiful images of exotic animals painted by Jean-Baptiste Oudry. See and listen to details about the 18th century paintings.

Explains how Maria Izquierdo uses the concept of balance in her painting, Horses Actors. Also describes the content of the painting and gives a short biography of the artist. Students can answer questions about the painting, and compare...

Explains how Hua Yan, an eighteenth century Chinese artist, used the element of line in his painting, A Man and a Horse by a Stream. Also describes the content of the painting and gives a short biography of the artist. Students can...

Resource about the painting Winter Horse Raiding Episode by Moses Old Bull. Includes an image of the painting and a suggested activity in text and audio. Includes links for more information about the painting and artist as well as a link...

A close look at the Expressionist style of artist Franz Marc and his painting, The Large Blue Horses. Provides a short biography of the artist, questions about the painting for students to answer, and an activity where they compare and...

A painting of antislavery fighter John Brown leading an attack on horseback against settlers who supported slavery. Provides a short biography of the artist, Jacob Lawrence, questions about the painting for students to answer, and an...

Kids will have fun snapping chalk lines onto paper and then painting in the parts. Can be used as a way to teach parts and their relation to the whole or even more complex as fractions.

Gives detailed descriptions, classifications, and pictures of the various wall frescoes found in the Naples area of Italy during the period of ancient Rome. This includes the city of Pompeii.

Portion of an essay on the techniques seen in paintings from the prehistoric period.

This lesson is a real world task that combines many skills the students have learned throughout the school year.

Explains how Edgar Degas painted impressions of things he saw in his painting, Race Horses at Longchamp. Also describes the content of the painting and gives a short biography of the artist. Students can answer questions about the...

Explains how Rosa Bonheur uses gradient value in her painting, The Horse Fair. Also describes the content of the painting and gives a short biography of the artist. Students can answer questions about the painting, and compare and...

Resource about the painting Fuji from Kogane-Go-Hara, Shimosa by Ando Hiroshige. Includes questions for reflection, an image of the painting and an audio version of the questions. Includes links for more information about the painting...

Questions for reflection for the painting For the Light by Susan Rothenberg. Includes image of the painting and an audio version of the questions. Includes links for more information about the painting and artist as well as a link to "My...

Resource about the triptych Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints and Angels by Giovanni dal Ponte. Includes links for more information about the triptych and artist as well as a link to "My Portfolio", a place to save or print...