University of California
Shapes and Uses of California Indian Basketry
This is an illustrated comprehensive overview of Native American basket types. Discusses different styles and what they are used for.
Other
Caravaggio: No Art in Violence?
This site explores the violent tendencies of the great artist Caravaggio and how this affected him, his life, and his art.
Other
Early Christian Art: 30 313
This website talks about the Bible in different periods from the early christian days through the beginning of the 4th century.
Other
Stadt Koln
A great web site, the official site of the city of Koln (Cologne) contains a wealth of information about the city: facts and figures, its history, culture, geography, economy, sights, tourism, sports, and free time activity--not to...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Early Renaissance in Florence
This site has a good overview of the Early Renaissance in Florence and a takes you on a tour of the National Gallery of Art's collection. For each painting, you are given information about its subject, the artist, the exhibition(s) it...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian: Collections
Search the collections of the National Museum of the American Indian, which include a representative sample of this Smithsonian Institution's object and historic photo collections.
Other
Southern Methodist University: Bridwell Library: Works of Albrecht Durer
This exhibition of seventy prints by German-born artist Albrecht Durer demonstrates his skill as an artist and engraver. With many examples of his religious subjects and portraits.
National Audubon Society
John James Audubon 1785 1851
This site contains a concise biography of the famous wildlife artist John James Audubon.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: English Renaissance: Background
This lesson provides background for an English Renaissance unit; it compares the English Renaissance with the Italian Renaissance. It features Queen Elizabeth I's influence and provides a poem written by the queen, "When I Was Fair and...
Other
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
A great museum with a wonderful collection. See works of art, schedule tours for students, and see current (and past) exhibitions. Located in Hartford, Connecticut.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Artist Creates Work From His Own Tears
Read about an art project in which an artist is using his own tears and a microscope to create works of art.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Computer Generated 'Rembrandt' Painting Unveiled
Read about a computer produced piece of art that was designed to mimic that work of a famous artist. Includes video.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri"
A view of Bingham's "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri". Includes a description and ownership information as well.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African American History and Culture
This Smithsonian museum is dedicated to the preservation of African American culture. Includes a portrait gallery, profiles of African American artists, exhibitions devoted to the struggle for civil rights, historical photographs and...
South Carolina Educational Television
South Carolina Etv Commission: Artopia
Artopia is utopia for artists and artist wannabes alike. Each gallery allows students to complete interactive activities, watch videos, read about artists, and practice being an art critic. The gallery areas are music, theater painting,...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Nature in Chinese Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the importance of Nature in Chinese Art. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Han Dynasty (206 b.c. 220 a.d.)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the art of the Han dynasty from 206 B.C. to 220 A.D. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Hudson River School
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the Hudson River School of American artists. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: John Singer Sargent (1856 1925)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the American artist John Singer Sargent. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Cubism
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the modern art movement Cubism. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Post Impressionism
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on Post-Impressionism. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art Nouveau
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides this informative page on the earky twentieth century art movement Art Nouveau. With information and pictures this in a nice resource for study.
Utah Education Network
Uen: 1st Grade Act. 10: Rock Art
This module engages students in designing their own rock art. Teachers will engage students in a shared texts, The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush by Tomie dePaola and Mathematics from Many Cultures by Calvin Irons, James Burnett and...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Art and Culture
Students will study the elements of art and learn how culture, families, environment, and experiences often influence what is depicted in art. Students will study African masks and pop culture art from numerous cultures. To...