Visual Arts — Art history

The Art Smackdown...

...is a way for people to get to know major works of art, the stories behind them, and the questions we ask when we look at art. It is Art History, but it is also intended to be entertaining.

It has been drawn together thanks to the input of Michelle Bruce, Robin Jensen, and the tremendous Alison West.

Topics

  1. The ancient world
  2. Medieval art
  3. Renaissance art
  4. Baroque art
  5. Romantic and Neoclassical art
  6. 19th century masters
  7. Impressionism/Post-impressionism
  8. Expressionism
  9. Abstraction
  10. Surrealism
  11. Modernism
  12. Dada
  13. Pop

  14. Group of Seven
  15. Contemporary

Themes in art history

  • International Art Auction Results
  • Support Materials and Handouts

    Art history thumbnail exercise booklet
    Handout: Art history thumbnail exercise booklet [pdf] source [publisher]
    Art Smackdown - Reference sheet and thumbnails
    Handout: Art Smackdown - Reference sheet and thumbnails [pdf]
    Art Smackdown - Classroom reference posters
    Handout: Art Smackdown - Classroom reference posters [pdf]
    Art Smackdown - Flash cards
    Handout: Art Smackdown - Flash cards [pdf]
    Art Smackdown - Review #1
    Presentation: Art Smackdown - Review #1 [ppt]
    Auction: Canadian Art
    Presentation: Auction: Canadian Art

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