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Art history can be a challenge to teach and incorporate into non-art history classes. How do you stay up-to-date on contemporary artists<\/a> and current events in the art world? How do you get students hyped about examining artwork and asking good questions? Build small steps into your routine to make art history accessible and exciting with the ideas below. Don\u2019t be surprised\u2014you may become a self-proclaimed art history nerd, and your students will explode with connections that increase engagement and make their artwork more meaningful!<\/p>\n

Discover fresh artists, new ways to look at old favorites, and fun strategies to get your students hooked on art history!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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No one knows artists that students will find intriguing like another art teacher. A recent poll over at <\/span>The Art of Ed Community<\/span><\/a> asked, \u201cWho\u2019s your favorite lesser-known artist?\u201d and the results were amazing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are four great artists fellow art teachers recommend:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Serena Rios McRae<\/span><\/a>
    McRae is an artist and mental health advocate. Students will love the accessibility of her pink eraser prints. McRae provides a great introduction to printing with found objects, but you can also connect to other forms of     relief printmaking<\/a> or compare with historical printmakers such as Hokusai<\/a> and Durer<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Faig Ahmed<\/span><\/a>
    Ahmed is a contemporary Azerbaijani artist who reimagines traditional carpet weaving. Ahmed\u2019s incorporation of surprising distortions and glitches creates mind-bending sculptural forms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. George Ohr<\/span><\/a>
    Ohr embodies the idea that art can be both technically skilled and wildly imaginative. Ohr is known as \u201cThe Mad Potter of Biloxi\u201d for his playful manipulation of clay. Ohr creates crumpled, folded, and dramatically glazed pieces, making him a compelling ceramicist who explores the boundaries of form and self-expression.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Bisa Butler<\/span><\/a>
    Butler is a contemporary artist who creates stunning, life-sized quilted portraits of African Americans, often drawn from historical photographs. Her work can provide a wonderful introduction to not only fibers or collages but also     portrait lessons<\/a> and conceptual work tackling representation and activism through art.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you\u2019re looking for quick overviews of artists just like this, the Artist Bios in FLEX Curriculum<\/a> will be your newest favorite feature! Whether you need classic master artists or fresh contemporary artists, FLEX has a vast archive searchable by themes, subject matter, media, elements and principles, movement, and connection.<\/p>\n

    Each Artist Bio is written at an 8th-grade reading level but some also have a 3rd-5th grade reading level. They include an illustrated artwork or portrait, at-a-glance facts, notable artworks, a quote, a short background, and reflection questions. There is also an Artist Bio Toolkit that includes artist lists, FLEX Lesson connections, a blank Artist Bio template, and innovative ways to use Artist Bios. Check out how amazing Artist Bios are by downloading the complimentary bio of Vashti Harrison<\/a> below.<\/p>\n

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    Take a few minutes to make new discoveries a regular routine.<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Learning about the vast history of art from around the world and discovering new great artists can be as daunting for you as it is for your students. The key is to find small, manageable steps to learn a little more every day. Here are a few strategies you can use to make art history a regular part of your routine that you and your students will look forward to.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Watch 5 Minutes of Art History<\/em> on YouTube<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

    Joe Boatfield<\/a> and Harris Waltuck<\/a> give you a crash course on a contemporary artist along with classroom applications for elementary and secondary in only five minutes! Each strategy and activity is teacher-tested and classroom-ready. Make sure you\u2019re subscribed<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss a new episode.<\/span><\/p>\n