Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Hudson River School Artists
A discussion of the Americanization of painting in the early 1800s with the artists who were part of the Hudson River School of Art. Read about the new audience for their paintings and the subject matter.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes John Constable
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'The Hay Wain' and the artist, John Constable, as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Teacher's Notes Degas
These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Beach Scene' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.
Other
Mira Godard Gallery Artists: David Milne (1882 1953)
Click on one of the many images of works by Canadian landscape artist, David Milne and get details on the painting. Also includes brief information on Milne's life and career.
Other
Frans Hals Museum
The official website of the Frans Hals Museum, features facts and works by sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Dutch painters, including portraits, still-lifes, genre paintings, and landscapes. The collection, however, focuses on the work...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: John Singer Sargent
Biography of the artist John Singer Sargent and four paintings are featured. Links to important people in his life.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Dish With a Landscape
An image of "Dish with a landscape", created by Frederik Van Frytom, c. 1680 (Faience painted blue in the glaze, diameter 19 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Two Plaques With a Landscape
An image of "Two plaques with a landscape", created by Frederik Van Frytom, c. 1690 (Blue-painted faience, 35 x 34 cm).
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Raphael
In-depth biography of Raphael from Olga's Gallery including his style and links to his works one being "Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Luigi de Rossi."
Other
My studios.com: Persistence of Memory
"Persistence of Memory" painting by Salvador Dali. This is one of Dali's most famous works.
Other
Ellen's Place: Thomas Moran, Artist of the Mountains
Biographical overview of Thomas Moran, renowned artist of western landscape paintings. Includes gallery of artwork.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Ite: 'The Enchanted Castle'
See an example of how one teacher used this painting to teach a writing lesson. You can read an excerpt from a student's writing and read about the painting.
Curated OER
Art and Architecture: Four Paintings: Pissarro: Lordship Lane Station, Dulwich
Pissarro's English railway landscape Lordship Lane Station, Dulwich.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Claude Gelle Le Lorrain
Claude Gelle Le Lorrain (1600-1682), was an Italian born artist who painted many secular, unclassical, landscape peices. He also created a book that was called the Book of Truth. It held specific numbers and his personal signature to...
Other
Canvas Creations Studio: Joseph Mallord William Turner Biography
A short biography of Joseph Mallord William Turner.
