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The British Museum

British Museum: Catalogue of the Russian Icons

For Students 9th - 10th
Access the full inventory of Russian icons, including works from the Byzantine period, housed in the collections of the British Museum. Includes an introduction to the collection, notes on the history and meaning of icons in Russian art,...
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Handout
Web Gallery of Art

Web Gallery of Art: Raffaelo Sanzio (Raphael)

For Students 9th - 10th
A great online collection of the work of Renaissance master Raphael, who was famous for painting angels, Madonnas, and saints. View a huge high-quality collection of his drawings, paintings, and tapestries and read insightful analyses of...
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Preserving Buddhist Paintings in Tibet

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a team of conservation experts as they work to restore and protect art within the Buddhist monasteries of Thubchen and Champa.
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Other

Atelier Saint Andre: Byzantine Iconographers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site reveals the work of a living community of Byzantine iconographers--artists who create relgious paintings for the Eastern Orthodox Church. Features background information on their traditions, aesthetics, and techniques.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Restoring of a Buddhist Wall Painting

For Students Pre-K - 1st
It's amazing how restoration of artwork can really bring it back to life! See how nine Buddhist paintings were drastically changed by restoration viewing their before and after pictures.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: John W. Perates

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, John W. Perates is described here along with information on his contributions to art through woodworking (including religious icons) and furniture design.