Curated OER
Mannerism (1520-1600)
Young artists are immersed into the tranformative world of Manneristic Art and Architecture during the Renaissance in this vivid presentation. Providing not only clear and concise charactertistics of Mannerism but examples of many...
Museum Network (UK)
Wallace Collection: Myths and Legends: "Perseus and Andromeda" by Titian
Presented on the Museum Network, Myths and Legends section, this is the mannerist painting "Perseus and Andromeda" by the Venetian artist, Titian. The painting resides in the Wallace Collection.
Other
Virtual Uffizi Gallery: Take a Virtual Tour of the Museum
See the artwork located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. This resource brings the images to you. Just click on the room or topic and see background information and a link to the image.
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Titian
Link to images of his most famous paintings and his biography.
Louvre Museum
Louvre Museum: A Closer Look at the Madonna of the Rabbit
A closer look at the Madonna of the Rabbit: Take a closer look at the Madonna of the Rabbit, a major work by Titian which was painted in the 16th century and is conserved at the Louvre. The commentary by Jean Habert, curator in the...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: La Renaissance
This site from ibiblio.com explains the Renaissance, not only as a time period, but as how it changed thought, writing, and art throughout Europe. See links to Renaissance in Italy, Germany and Netherlands.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Titian
Very informative article on Titian's career as an artist, his works, his styles of painting, and his influences.
University of California
Uc Berkeley Library: Mark Twain Takes on Art
A great look into the thoughts of Mark Twain and how he feels about certain pieces of art. Tongue-in-cheek, playful and fun. A great link between literature and fine arts for the educator!
ArtLex
Art Lex: Renaissance
A description of what the Renaissance was with links to examples to a number of different paintings from that era.
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Investigating Bellini's "Feast of the Gods"
This site provided for by WebExhibits.org describes, Giovanni Bellini's canvas of "Feast of the Gods." Technical innovations in conservation science over the last 50 years have enabled specialists to obtain X-ray, infrared and...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Titian
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Bacchus and Ariadne' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Titian, Bacchus and Ariadne
An articulate audio analysis of Titian's painting 'Bacchus and Ariadne.' Interesting historical information about the painting is revealed.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Gentile Bellini (1429 1507 Ce)
A good, informative site with biographical information, links to museums with the artist's work and magazine articles.
Eduweb
Eduweb: A. Pintura: Art Detective
Interactive game in which the player learns about various artists and art styles while helping to solve a mystery! Resources and clues provided as the mystery game unfolds.
Rice University
Rice University: Andreas Vesalius
This site from The Galileo Project of Rice University provides an almost scientific biography, with life and career categories. The information is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: The Italian Renaissance
This is a short timeline of key events of the Italian Renaissance. Make sure to click on "Humanism" and "Renaissance Art" for more information.
Other
Boglewood Group: Giovanni Bellini
This site describes Giovanni Bellini's life, his works, and his relations with other artists of his time.
Other
Boglewood Group: Titian [Tiziano Vecellio]
Short history of the life of Titian and a discussion of his work.
Study Languages
Study Spanish: El Greco
This site has an explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about El Greco. Additional links are provided for more information on Spanish art. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Titian
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Titian.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Giorgione and the High Renaissance in Venice
7 full-color images from Italian Renaissance artists. Three of the works are from Giorgione. Click on each to find a short explanation and analysis.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Titian and the Late Renaissance in Venice
6 colorful images from Titian during the Italian Renaissance. Click on each image to find a brief description and analysis. Also has one image from Paris Bordone.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Ite: 'Bacchus and Ariadne'
See examples of how one teacher used this painting by Titian to inspire paintings from her young scholars.
Other
Renaissance Personalities Student Home Page: Titian 1477 1576
Easy-to-read short biography of Titian citing his background and his accomplishments. Part of a school project for 8th graders.