Alexander Calder
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Born 1898
Lawnton, PA
(Philadelphia Area)		 Sculptor, Illustrator, Painter  Died 1976
New York, NY
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Biography

Historical events
during the lifetime of this artist.
(Ties in PA History Standard 8.2)

Image Bank
Images are from http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?criteria=O%3AAD%3AE%3A922

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Cow, 1929

http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?criteria=O%3AAD%3AE%3A922

 

 

 

Related Links
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/dawn-design.htm EXCELLENT HANDOUT!
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/calder.htm

Lesson Plan Links
Elementary Lesson Plans
 http://art-smart.ci.manchester.ct.us/artists/ar_calder.html
http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/counting_on_art/lessons_calder.shtm MATH AND ART!!!!!
http://www.berkshiremuseum.org/programs/youth/1_calder.html

Secondary Lesson Plans
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/calder.htm
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2255/ 
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/dawn-design.htm

 

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