Before you start watch this video to be inspired by the Google Art Project.

Using the Google Art Project to research the artwork of artists that you really should know.


Resources
Use the Art Glossary and www.artlex.com

Browse the Google Art Project - Google art project  
or look at one of the many Galleries other users have compiled - Google art project, Galleries

Activity
Select an artwork from Google Art Project

Use the zoom and pan tools to explore the artwork in detail

Hit the information button at the top-right to find some facts about the artwork and artist.

Open the 'Art Research Template' from the BIS Google Docs template folder. Rename it as the name of the artist and title of the artwork ie. Van Gogh - Starry Night

Make sure to click the blue SHARE button at the top-right of the page and allow everyone to view.

You won't need your name on it because you will link it next to your name in your class project page

Further instructions on how to use Google Docs are on the Class Projects page

More instructions on how to use the Google Art Project here...