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In their Artwork at Lower Park, children learn about and observe the world in which they live. They become visually literate, develop creative and technical skills and communicate their ideas and feelings. In addition to direct experience of making and producing their own work, they also look at the contribution made by artists, craft workers and designers from a variety of cultures and societies. They also enjoy seeing examples of their work displayed around the School to enhance the environment and for all to enjoy.

Whatever you are doing in Art there maybe something useful for you to look at on the web. Here is a list of useful sites which may help with your art work, painting, drawing or project work.

If you come across other good Art sites e-mail them to your Lower Park Web Editors saying why you think they are 'cool'.

"Drawing the Head"

Artcyclopedia
A site that aims to provide 'the fastest way to find museum-quality Fine Art on the Internet'. Its 'artist search' gives access to images of the work of over 6,000 artists.

Art Detective
A fun way to introduce older Key Stage 2 pupils to a few of the great masters. Be the 'Art Detective' and follow the 'Art Adventure' to discover the likes of Raphael, Titian, Millet and Picasso.

Art Room
Excellent resource for Key Stage 2 and 3 art pupils, this site contains some great ideas for art projects. You can make an 'artrageous' hat, paint a picture inspired by animal camouflage or create a splashy painting of a storm.

Blue Peter
A interactive fun site with games, activities, challenges with the chance to write in, explore sites they recommend in their Cybercafe and make or cook the things they demonstrate on the show.

Colour Me Egypt!
Learn more about the fascinating Egyptian history. Colouring competitions, plenty of facts and some wonderful photographs together with links to other related sites.

Inside Art: An Art History Game **
Find out about the artist Van Gogh on this interactive site. Children, can become part of one of his paintings where the colourful character, Trish Fish, teaches them about the artist. A great site for art at upper Key Stage 2 that encourages children in their Knowledge and Understanding skills.

Joseph Wu's Origami Page
The art of paper folding. Loads of content and links to many origami sites on the Web.

Primary Art
This Primary Art online resource shows how to create 3 themed murals. Targeted at 9 - 11 year olds, many of the activities could be used with younger and slightly older children. Each mural is made through a series of activities which can be completed as separate tasks by children.

The National Gallery - The Collection
Bring millions of pounds worth of fine art into your classroom with the online collection from the National Gallery. Covering periods from 1260 to 1900 and artists from Raphael to Renoir, children can select images, enlarge and evaluate them, and research artist information. A good site for Key Stage 1 and 2 art and above.