Pbs: Thomas Eakins (Lessons About the ?American Rembrandt?) [Pdf]

Find four lesson plans developed for the PBS documentary "Thomas Eakins: Scenes from Modern Life" about the life and work of the man who would become known as the ?American Rembrandt.? The lessons touch on all the essential qualities of Eakins?s art?portraiture, the human form, photography as an artistic tool?and involve both studio and research work. The lessons call for in-class viewing of the hour-long documentary, but many useful resources, requiring only Internet access, are available at the documentary?s online companion site.