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A WebQuest for 9th Grade Art History
Designed by
Amanda Higgins
Based on a template from Slide Share.
Vincent Van Gogh- Starry Night 1889
Original- Museum of Modern Art, New York City.Photograph by Van Gogh Prints
Discovering Art History!
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We have already learned about so much about different art movements, artists and genres. Today we will discover even more during an Art History Scavenger Hunt! By the end of this project each of you will be an Art History Genius!
Each group will follow the instructions and explore all resources to complete the scavenger hunt. This project will include dates, artists, titles of painting, genres, and materials. Once each group has completed their hunt, we will share our findings with the entire class. Finally, we will choose the top 10 paintings and individually you will be quizzed on each of them. Let’s get started!
Salvador Dali – Persistence of Memory, 1931.
Original – Museum of Modern Art, New York City.
Photograph by Authentic Society.
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At the end of this WebQuest, each group will have learned about over 30 famous paintings dating back to the 1800’s! You will be asked to identify the artist, style, date of creation, the title, and materials used for some of the paintings. You will be able to use the school’s database, Art History books, the class textbook, and your own knowledge to complete this project. Once you have discovered all of the tasks for thirty famous paintings, by vote, we will choose ten favorites. Those ten paintings will be projected in the classroom one at a time and you will have to tell me everything you know about each one.
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Left: Vincent Van Gogh – The Café Terrace, 1888.
Original Located at The Kroller Muller Museum-Otterlo, Netherlands.
Photograph from AllPosters.com
Right: Gustav Klimpt- The Kiss, 1907.
Original resides with the Klimpt Family.
Photograph from AllPosters.com
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Step 1. First, you will be divided into groups four.Step 2. You will then meet together and choose what resources you want to use.Step 3. You will begin the scavenger hunt! Follow these directions:
1. Discover two painting’s from the 1900’s that have apples in them. Write down the title, artist, and genre.
2. Define Fauvism. Find two paintings that fall under this genre and identify the artist, date, and materials used.
3. Find two Salvador Dali paintings. Write down the title, date, and genre.
4. Discover two famous acrylic paintings between 1980-2010. Write down the genre, title, and artist.
5. Identify two Impressionism Paintings. Write down the artist, date, and materials.
6. Tell me who painted “Nude Descending Staircase,” write down the date and material.
7. Identify two famous abstract paintings. Write down the artist, title, and date of each.
8. What are two Gustav Klimt paintings and how would you characterize them?
9. Find two paintings from the 1800’s that have religious content. Write down the name, title and genre.
10. Find two famous paintings with horses in it. Write down the artist, title, and genre.
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Step 4. As a class, we will share what we have learned with each other and take notes of each painting.
Step 5. As a class, we will vote and choose ten of our favorite paintings.
Step 6. The top ten paintings will be displayed at the front of the classroom. You will be asked to identify the artist, the title, the genre, the date, and the material used for each one. You will hand your answers into me to be graded. The student with the highest grade will be able to choose the ten paintings that will be on next week’s quiz.
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11. Discover two Rene Magritte paintings. Write down the name, title, and material.12. What is Baroque Art? Find two paintings in this genre and write down the title, artist and materials used. 13. Discover two paintings that were controversial during their time. Write down the artists, dates, and genre.14. Tell me who painted “American Gothic.” What is the genre and the date?15. Find two famous paintings of flowers. Write down the artists, materials, and titles. 16. Who painted “persistence of Memory?” What are two more of his/hers famous paintings?
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The ResourcesHere are some useful Resources:
Internet:1. http://arthistory.about.com/2. http://www.arthistory.net/3. http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/
Books: 1.You may use any of the art history
books in the school library.2. You may also use the textbook from
our class.
Other Resources:1. You may use any Art History
magazine.
Leonardo da VinciThe Last Supper, 1498.
Original Located at Santa Maria Delle Grazie- Milan, Italy.
Photograph from AllPosters.com
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1“American
Gothic”
1“American
Gothic”
2“The Kiss”
2“The Kiss”
3“Starry Night”
3“Starry Night”
4“Mona Lisa”
4“Mona Lisa”
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Knowledge &
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Knowledge &
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Individual Work
A lot of time spent on research and only used reliable sources
A lot of time spent on research and only used reliable sources
Lack of understanding the task assigned.
Lack of understanding the task assigned.
Little time spent researching and using reliable sources.
Little time spent researching and using reliable sources.
Some time spent on research and quality material.
Some time spent on research and quality material.
Time was spent on the research and use of suggested resources.
Time was spent on the research and use of suggested resources.
A lot of time and effort was spent on research and studying.
A lot of time and effort was spent on research and studying.
Time was spent on the project; it appears as they understand the task and material
Time was spent on the project; it appears as they understand the task and material
Some time was spent on the project.
Some time was spent on the project.
Showed minimal effort towards project and no time spent preparing.
Showed minimal effort towards project and no time spent preparing.
Shows complete knowledge and understanding of the project and Art History
Shows complete knowledge and understanding of the project and Art History
Understood the project and shows knowledge of the course.
Understood the project and shows knowledge of the course.
Shows some understanding of the project and knowledge of Art History
Shows some understanding of the project and knowledge of Art History
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Team WorkTeam Work The team could have had better communication and research skills.
The team could have had better communication and research skills.
The team worked well together and the task was completed.
The team worked well together and the task was completed.
The team worked exceptionally together. The project was great
The team worked exceptionally together. The project was great
The team did not work well together at all. No success.
The team did not work well together at all. No success.
Total Points Awarded for this Project: ___________________
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Your research has helped the entire class understand more about Art History. We have learned to identify the historical, cultural, comparative, and stylistic aspects of art through formal and visual analysis. Now that the research is completed and we have shared what we learned with the rest of the class, we will have the quiz on the top ten favorite pieces of artwork the class picked out. I have no doubt that each of you will be successful on the quiz! Congratulations on completing this WebQuest!
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Mona Lisa -Leonardo da Vinci, 1505. Louvre Museum- Paris, France.Photograph from All Posters.
Rosie the Riveter- Norman Rockwell, 1943.Original located at Toledo Museum of Art- Toledo, OhioPhotograph from All Posters.
Vase with twelve Sunflowers – Vincent Van Gogh, 1888. Original located at Philadelphia Museum of Art.Photograph from All Posters.
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Welcome to the teacher page! This WebQuest was created for my 9 th grade Art History class at Vero Beach High School. It is geared towards high school Art History students. With the goal of exploring
Starry Night Over The Rhone Vincent Van Gogh, 1888. Original located at Musee d”Orsay.
Paris, France. Photograph from AllPosters.com.
artists, art movements, genres and eras throughout history. It was designed to be an entertaining project which would Integrate technology in a way students will enjoy. Basic computer skills and internet navigation will be needed to complete this WebQuest.
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