Eighth graders meet influential artists across history and cultures — da Vinci, van Gogh, Picasso, Kahlo, and O’Keeffe — learning what made each one’s work distinctive and lasting.
Students will be able to…
Some artists changed the world with their vision. From the Mona Lisa to swirling starry skies, their work is still famous centuries later. Who are some of the most influential artists, and why?
Project this and match each artist to what they are known for — tap an artist, then tap their claim to fame.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
Some artists changed the world — who, and why are they still famous?
Students explore.
Students create.
Students share.
Students respond.
Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Visual Arts).
Connect artists to history and culture.
Perceive and describe distinctive styles.
Evaluate the significance of artworks.
Relate artists’ work to personal ideas.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students pick one artist and describe one thing they admire about the artist’s work or story. A printable artists sheet is in the Arts library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.