Art in FocusChapter 1:
Art and YouWeb Links
| Museum of International Folk Art | | Why is art created? When is an object a fine art or applied art? Enter the permanent collection at this online museum to find contemporary, southwestern, Hispanic, and international folk art objects. After browsing the exhibits, read about the artists who create these unique pieces. Choose one who interests you and create a display or presentation to share with classmates to demonstrate the role of art in cultures around the world.
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http://www.moifa.org/
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| Learn About the National Endowment for the Arts | | Discover the work of the NEA, a national organization that encourages art and creativity. Begin by exploring who they are and how the National Council on the Arts functions. Then you can choose to investigate the Millennium Projects on the Welcome page, or go directly to NEA Home page and explore art resources, interviews, and artist galleries. What do you feel is the most important role of the NEA?
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http://www.nea.gov/
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| Museum Resource | | This art information bank allows you to search for information by artist, gender, nationality, title, subject, media, movement, or museum location. Discover a favorite artist or style, see artworks from all over the world, or explore an art museum or gallery near you.
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http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
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