8th grade artist research paper, first fact finding sheet

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Artist name ____________________________________________

Artist’s birth / death year ________________________

Media artist mainly worked in (paint, clay, installation)___________________________

Home country _____________________________

Style or movement(s) _____________________________

Three major works they completed (title, media, year made):

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Artist family / education information (continue on back if needed):

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Now think about –

What influenced the artist? 

Why is this artist important? 

What do you think of the artist’s work?

And begin to assemble information on those topics:

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 Cite all sources :

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