Curated OER
Color in Paintings
Students examine the color in paintings. In this visual arts lesson, students explore the 1821 painting by Jacques-Louis David and identify the colors in the art piece. Students write an original fairy tale and create an illustration...
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Jacques Louis David: Empire to Exile
The companion website of a major survey of the work of Jacques-Louis David exhibited at the J. Paul Getty Museum in February 2005. The exhibition focuses on the artist's career after the French Revolution, from the mid-1790s until his...
BBC
Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: David
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the French, NeoClassicist, Jacques-Louis David.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jacques Louis David
This site provides a biography of Jacques-Louis David, complete with several examples of his work.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Napoleon in His Study by Jacques Louis David
An interactive site which tells the story of the painting "Napoleon in His Study" painted by Jacques-Louis David. Fun activities and an art project are included at this site.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Jacques Louis David
Brief description of the Jacques-Louis David's life and artistic influences, with links to more information on six of David's works in the Getty's collection. Discusses the classical influences seen in the artist's work and his role in...
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Jacques Louis David: The Death of Marat
This resource from the CGFA provides a short essay on the history and description of the painting "The Death of Marat" by Jacques-Louis David. Includes a pen and ink study of Marat's head and a link to view the painting "Death of Marat".
Other
Musees De France: David Louis,
View the work "The Oath of Horatii" by Jacques Louis David. Learn about the features of the painting, as well as information regarding it's history and residence.