Children - Arts - Sculpture
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1200 Years of Italian Sculpture.
- Explore and see pictures of sculpture from the Romanesque and early Middle Ages through Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and modern times. Also has artists and locality index. Text is in English and Italian.
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How to Carve Marble, Limestone, Soapstone, Alabaster
- A how-to page by a stone sculptor. He discusses tools, protections devices, kinds of stones to carve, and gives tips and advice.
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International Directory of Sculpture Parks
- Places that exhibit contemporary monumental outdoor sculpture.
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Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden for Children
- See statues of your favorite characters from the Ramona books and pictures of Clarence and Beverly Cleary.
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From Windmills to Whirligigs
- Vollis Simpson is a sculptor who makes windmill-powered whirligigs. See his work and make some of your own.
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Art Lady Alexandra's Egg=stravaganza
- Learn about the Faberge in America exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art, which shows objects made from dazzling jewels and precious metals like eggs and boxes. Then download the coloring book and pretend you are a famous designer too, or build your own fabulous egg stand.
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Ancient Art of Egypt
- The basic principles of Egyptian sculpture and its symbolism are discussed and illustrated here.
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Egg'citing
- French association helping children through eggcraft. Features pictures and descriptions of egg crafts and finished works. In English and French.
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Encarta - Donatello
- Encyclopedia article provides an overview of the sculptor's life as well as a sample of his work. all
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The Artchives: Donatello
- Biographical article focuses on Donatello's creations. Includes images of some of his most famous sculptures.
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Renaissance Sculptors: Donatello
- Eighth grader offers a short summary of the sculptor's life and accomplishments.
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Island of Freedom - Donatello
- Short biography, along with links to photographs of his works.
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Life of an Artist: Donatello
- Biography of the Florentine sculptor as written by Giorgio Vasari. Includes a gallery.
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Online NewsHour: Edmonia Lewis
- A look at the life and works of the nineteenth century sculptor. From PBS.
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Edmonia Lewis: First African-American Sculptor of Renown
- Includes biographical sketch and samples of Lewis' work.
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FactMonster: Edmonia Lewis
- Short biography based on the Columbia Encyclopedia.
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The Object at Hand
- Provides an in-depth look at Lewis' controversial masterpiece, as well as a glimpse into the life of the sculptor herself. From Smithsonian Magazine.
