Art/Music
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Exploring the World of MusicGain an understanding of the basic elements of music with this series, an introduction to music with a global perspective. Exploring the World of Music shows how elements such as melody, rhythm, and texture create an infinite variety of sounds and serve as expressions of culture. Through rare archival footage and contemporary performances, the series presents themes such as music and the environment, music as cultural memory, and how technology changes music. The featured artists perform music from around the world, including American jazz, gospel, and rock, and traditional music from Bosnia, the Caribbean, India, Ireland, Japan, and West Africa. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter.
Open in Firefox: http://learner.org/resources/series105.html |
Art of the Western WorldMagnificent masterpieces of the Western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings. From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, each artistic movement is interpreted through its major paintings, sculptures, and works of architecture. Comments from internationally known art experts and critics assist in understanding and appreciation of the works. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter.
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National Gallery of Art - Inside ScoopDownload PDF informative articles about artists and their paintings. Quick blurbs about the background of the paintings, what to look for and info about the artist as well.
http://www.nga.gov/kids/linkguides.htm |
Are Computers Ruining Music?Science journalist Alok Jha asks whether computers are ruining music. With the help of music studio engineer Estelle Rubio, Alok hears how his voice sounds auto tuned then meets the man who makes computer programmes that compose music.
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Nobody knows how music began, but we've been making it since prehistory. Lend your ears and eyes for a musical trip down the ages, accompanied by Pythagoras, Beethoven, Thomas Edison and other star turns.
The Story of Music |
Free Online DocumentariesThis site compiles hundreds of documentaries from around the world. Topics include Biographies, Performing Arts, Art and Artists and more. Videos are hosted through YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/ |
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National Gallery of Art - Art CreationNGAkids interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity, these computer-based activities are suitable for all ages. Simply select a thumbnail image at the left or click one of the colorful banners above to learn more about each program. The online Art Zone programs require a Mac or PC. They cannot be used on mobile devices.
http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/education/kids.html |
The Power of the Pentatonic ScaleIn this fun, 3-min performance from the World Science Festival, musician Bobby McFerrin uses the pentatonic scale to reveal one surprising result of the way our brains are wired.
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The Transformative Power of Classical MusicBenjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it -- and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections.
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