March / April 2024 – Articles, Activities, and Videos

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What is Abstract Expressionism?

Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12, Grades 4-6

Spotlight

Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12, Grades 4-6

Learn about Abstract Expressionism.

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A Place in History

Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12, Grades 4-6

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Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12, Grades 4-6

Explore the ways Lee Krasner pushed herself—and Abstract Expressionism—forward.

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Making Her Mark

Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12, Grades 4-6

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Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12, Grades 4-6

Analyze what Joan Mitchell expresses in her paintings.

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Perfecting the Pour

Lexile® measure:7-12, 4-6

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Lexile® measure:7-12, 4-6

Discover how Helen Frankenthaler transformed painting forever.

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Abstraction Today

Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12, Grades 4-6

Spotlight

Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12, Grades 4-6

Examine how these artists build upon tradition.

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Leveled Articles (1)

Studio Project

Chance Compositions

Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12

Studio Project

Lexile® measure:Grades 7-12

Use what you’ve learned about process in art-making to develop your own work.

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Studio Project

Abstract Grid Paintings

Lexile® measure:Grades 4-6

Studio Project

Lexile® measure:Grades 4-6

Use what you’ve learned about mark making to create a collaborative abstract painting.

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Debate

Criticizing a Critic?

Debate

Fans of a viral artist verbally attacked a writer online.

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Career

Catching Waves

Career

Check out an exclusive interview with Sachi Cunningham about her work as a surf photographer.

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Student Artist

Flawed Beauty

Student Artist

Discover how this student artist enhances the message in his painting.