La Biche by Maurice Rollinat (1846-1903)

The Boy Who Sometimes Loved Hats

Creative Blogs for the Classroom

1. http://paperforest.blogspot.com/

I have followed this blog for a few years now and it still continues to amaze me. It can be used across all three stages just for the sheer diversity of things represented that have all been folded, cut or constructed out of paper. I have used it extensively with stage 2 and 3 during an investigation into the nature of paper as a material. Its visuals, links and downloadable templates are fascinating as it seems to manage to present basically anything  and everything known to mankind in a paper version. Kids love it!

2.http://theartblog.org/

There are dozens of art blogs out there but this one offers Stage 3 students a little more in the way of virtual exhibitions, debates about art theory and access to the world and concepts of contemporary art. It acts and looks like an online art magazine that provides students with images of how artists worldwide are grappling with the issues of life. One post I have used with a stage 3 class involved the work of artists who combine art and mathematics through graphing and statistics. From links to 'zines' or art galleries both major and regional, the 'artblog' is a true treasure of visual references and discussion no matter what the KLA.