Abstract:
Suggests sites to help students compare the art from different civilizations.

Standard
Fine Arts-1190-03-8th Grade
Students will explain how the principles of art were used in the works of great artists.
Keywords: Louvre, Sistine, Egypt, Virtual Tour
Inspired by: Linda! Hendrickson

Learning Outcomes
The student will identify specific artist's works.

Background
The teacher should visit the site (http://mistral.culture.fr/louvre/,http://mistral.culture.fr/louvre/francais/collec/ao/ao_f.htm , and http://www.civilization.ca/membrs/civiliz/egypt/egqtvr2e.html) beforehand to ensure information is appropriate for your students.

Materials

Introduction

Instructional Procedures
1. The students visit the above web sites and look for works by an assigned artist.

2. Students may visit http://www.snap.com and search by the artist's name.

3. Students prepare a report on how the assigned artist used principles of art in creating their masterpieces.