Whatâs the secret behind The Starry Night? (Van Gogh)
The master of movement, emotion, and vibrant, unforgettable color was, without a doubt, Vincent van Gogh. He didnât paint what…
This unit blends art, history, and attitude (Toulouse-Lautrec)
The boldest artist of the Belle Ăpoque was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. He didnât paint polite portraits or quiet landscapes. He…
Seuratâs art was mocked until it changed the world
Meet Georges Seurat. French painter. Color scientist. Inventor of a whole new style. He didnât just paint pictures. He built…
This art lesson starts with a ROAR (Rousseau)
Henri Rousseau never saw a real jungle. Never left France. Never met a tiger. Never took an art class. And…
A new year, a new reason to love school
Back-to-school season is here. And while summer may be ending, the creativity doesnât have to. Meet the Masters is the…
Why Rockwell is still Americaâs favorite illustrator
Norman Rockwell didnât paint superheroes or abstract shapes. He painted us. Families, dogs, dentists, dinner tables, and missing teeth. Everyday…
This lesson celebrates voices that need to be heard (Ringgold)
What do you get when you mix art, storytelling, and fabric? You get the incredible work of Faith Ringgoldâone of…
The most action-packed artist in our program (Remington)
Letâs head Westâway out West. This month, Meet the Masters brings you Frederic Remington. Born in 1861, Remington didnât just…
Could your students draw with just light and shadow? (Rembrandt)
Rembrandt didnât just paint facesâhe painted souls. Born in 1606 in the Netherlands, he became the undisputed master of light…
Can a right-brain drawing unlock your studentsâ creativity? (Picasso)
Pablo Picasso didnât follow rulesâhe rearranged them. Born in Spain in 1881, Picasso could draw before he could talk. By…