The one thing we’re most grateful for
Thanksgiving is here. A time to pause. Reflect. Give thanks. And as we look back on this year, we keep…
A quiet painting that sparked a national debate (Wood)
Meet Grant Wood. The Iowa farm boy turned American icon. You’ve seen American Gothic, that serious man with the pitchfork?…
How did Warhol turn soup into art?
Meet the prince of Pop Art: Andy Warhol. He took everyday things like soup cans, soda bottles, and movie stars,…
What’s 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 didn’t paint what…
This unit blends art, history, and attitude (Toulouse-Lautrec)
The boldest artist of the Belle Époque was Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. He didn’t paint polite portraits or quiet landscapes. He…
Seurat’s art was mocked until it changed the world
Meet Georges Seurat. French painter. Color scientist. Inventor of a whole new style. He didn’t 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 doesn’t have to. Meet the Masters is the…
Why Rockwell is still America’s favorite illustrator
Norman Rockwell didn’t 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 Ringgold—one of…