Different Art Activities Color, Contrast and Dimension in News Design (6-12) "Welcome to this interactive color experience, an online guide that explains color theory and shows how to use it in design by examples and exercises"  If you are interested in art, journalism and web design you will love this site. Discuss with you teacher what he/she would like you to do when you are finished with this wonderful interactive tour. From Poyntner.com Eyes on Art (6-12) This site has you look at art works from museums in the United States.  There a six sections: You Choose, ArtSpeak 10, Double Visions, Your True View, No Fear O'Eras, Eyes on Art Quiz.  Work through each section, don't forget to read the instructions. Discuss with you teacher what he/she would like you to do when you are finished with the activities. From Eyes on Art The Hours of Jean d'Evreux: Prayer Book for a Queen (8-12) The Metropolitan Museum of Art has done several activities which allow you to look in-depth at pieces from their collection.  Take a look at the beautiful medieval prayer book. Discuss with you teacher what he/she would like you to do when you are finished with the activities. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art A Look at Chinese Art in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (9-12) In this activity you will looking at seven pieces of Chinese art from the Metropolitan Museum.  There are some art activities that you can do as you work through the information. Discuss with you teacher what he/she would like you to do when you are finished with the activities. You will need some art supplies. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art George Washington Crossing the Delaware Another activity from the Metropolitan Museum of Art takes you through the elements of painting.  Discuss with you teacher what he/she would like you to do when you are finished with the activities. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art   Drawing Looney Toons Cartoons (3-12)  If you like to draw go to the Looney Tunes' site.   You can learn to draw all the Looney Tunes characters in different poses.  You may need to print some of the pages.

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