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Talk about GREAT COLLABORATION! Wow, students in art classes between grades 9 through 12 helped to create a FANTASTIC video that we are submitting for a competition for Mind Share Learning's Video Challenge ! Feel free to take a look:

Semester 2 seems so far away, but once the Christmas holidays are over, February is right around the bend!  I thought I'd give my students in 2013 something to look forward to:  book illustration! 12x12 Official Jingle from Tim McCanna on Vimeo . Sit back, relax & enjoy the video... and let it inspire some wonderful ideas for the near future...

Your wish is my command... for now! :) Your class selected to research and write about Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh .  It is one of the most famous artworks, and is easily recognized by millions of art fans (and students). To begin, enjoy this video by Don McLean: Next, visit the Starry Night on the Google Art Project .  Make sure to click on the 'Details' button to find out all about the painting and the artist. Answer the following questions about Starry Night: Why is the painting a good example of Post Impressionist art? What sort of struggles did Vincent van Gogh face? Do you think his style reflected his personality?  Why or why not? Show one other painting by Van Gogh that you think is very successful.  Why did you choose this art work?