Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Special Birds
This site from the Arizona State University provides a lesson plan for art or science teachers to introduce the physical parts of a bird, using the artwork of James Audubon. Students create their own artwork using the techniques they...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Inside Scoop: Gilbert Stuart [Pdf]
A printable, kid-friendly introduction to the famous portraits painted by Gilbert Stuart. Includes a matching activity connected to social studies.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: Winter Horse Raiding Episode by Moses Old Bull
Resource about the painting Winter Horse Raiding Episode by Moses Old Bull. Includes an image of the painting and a suggested activity in text and audio. Includes links for more information about the painting and artist as well as a link...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jackson Pollock
A biographical sketch of Jackson Pollock, along with examples of his work, links to related terms, and analysis of selected action paintings.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Mary Cassatt
This site gives biographical information on Mary Cassatt. It includes information and pictures of several of her paintings.
University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow: Correspondence of James Mc Neill Whistler
Searchable collection of letters and correspondence by James McNeill Whistler.
Other
Kids Art's Art History Albert Bierstadt
This is an article about Bierstadt's painting of the western frontier. Also includes a copy of his painting "Yosemite Valley".
New York Times
New York Times: The One and Only Jackson Pollock
An informative slideshow about the life, work, and significance of Jackson Pollock narrated by art critic Michael Kimmelman of the "New York Times." Great insight coupled with great images.
Other
The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation
A beautiful memoir of the lives and work of husband-wife artist team Josef and Anni Albers. Each artist has a biography and an extensive gallery.
Other
Art Uk: Andy Warhol (1928 1982)
This website features Andy Warhol with links to his art, to multiple biographies, and stories.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: For the Light by Rothenberg
Questions for reflection for the painting For the Light by Susan Rothenberg. Includes image of the painting and an audio version of the questions. Includes links for more information about the painting and artist as well as a link to "My...
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: Painting No. 4 (A Black Horse) by Marsden Hartley
Resource about the painting Painting No. 4 (A Black Horse) by Marsden Hartley. Includes an image of the painting and a question for reflection in text and audio. Includes links for more information about the painting and artist as well...
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Sculpture Critic: Sunflower Quilting Bee by Faith Ringgold
Resource about the story quilt Sunflower Quilting Bee by Faith Ringgold. Includes an image of the artwork, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the artist as well as a link to "Do More", a place to...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Winslow Homer
Artcyclopedia provides links to paintings of Winslow Homer, including "Snap the Whip," "The Herring Net," and the "Croquet Scene."
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: John Singleton Copley
Tour through twelve paintings done by John Singleton Copley. Most of the works are portraits but you can also view "Watson and the Shark," one of his most famous pieces. Click on each image to find a brief explanation and analysis.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Lois Mailou Jones
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Lois Mailou Jones, an American painter and educator whose works reflect a command of widely varied styles, from traditional landscape to African-themed abstraction.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Jasper Johns
Short biographical sketch of American painter Jaspar Johns, whose work is associated with the "Pop Art" of the sixties.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: William Merritt Chase
Short biographical sketch of American painter William Merritt Chase, known as an exponent of Impressionism and as a teacher, and founder of the Chase School.
Other
Timkin Museum of Art
Located in San Diego, CA. The museum offers a collection of American, Dutch, Flemish, French, Italian, and Russian paintings. Included are works from well-known masters, such as, Rembrandt.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Archibald John Jr Motley
Biographical summary of the life and career of Archibald John Jr Motley, African American visual painter whose work was divided between portraits and narrative paintings.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Thomas Cole
Profiles the life and career of Thomas Cole, an Anglo-American landscape painter who was a founder of the Hudson River School.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Robert Feke
Brief biography of artist Robert Feke, the early American artist who painted "Isaac Royall and his Family."
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: William H Johnson
Profiles William H. Johnson, an African-American artist best known for his paintings and prints of landscapes and portraits.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Xul Solar
Bibliography of the Argentine painter Xul Solar.