About the Artist
Mary Cassatt (1844 –1926)
Mary Cassatt was an American who traveled to France to study art. It was quite an accomplishment for a woman, and an American at that, to exhibit with the famous Impressionists. She beautifully painted portraits of women and children.
style
Impressionist
Media
Oil
HERITAGE
American
gender
Female
Mary Cassatt Curriculum & Art Projects for Kids
Art Elements Taught
Color, Line
Art Activity Emphasis
Portraits and Hats, Proportions of Face
Student Art Supplies
Oil Pastels
Vocabulary Learned
composition, contrast, pastel, impressionist, overlapping, portrait
This artist unit is part of Track A along with six other artists. All tracks include:
- Implementation guide to manage scheduling, volunteers & communication
- Multi-level, age-appropriate curriculum for all seven artists in this track
- Engaging PowerPoint visuals that include vocabulary, art concepts & music
- Timed, illustrated & scripted lessons perfect for teachers or volunteers
- Hands-on technique worksheets, art project details, art prints, games & props
*Art supplies and teacher/volunteer training DVDs can be added to your order.
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Claude Monet (1840-1926) 
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Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) 
