Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Velasco, the Valley of Mexico
"The Valley of Mexico from the Hillside of Santa Isabel" by Velasco represents an important period in the development of Mexico's national identity and an important chapter in the history of Mexican art. Velasco's landscapes became...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: "Machine Age"
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: New York City Subway Posters
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Middle East
The Middle East is home to a rich history of art, reflecting the histories and diversity of its cultures. This article focuses on artists who furthered the modernist tradition in the Middle East.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Lictors Returning to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons
A detailed description of Jaques-Louis David's painting Lictors Returning to Brutus the Bodies of his Sons. Includes audio of a modern art professor's perspective of the art. [3:43]
Other
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
The online home of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, which houses a large collection of sculpture, both ancient and modern.
Mex Connect
Mex Connect: Mexican Art, Authors and Artisans
The listing of Mexican artists, artisans, authors, and art makes it easy to "pick and choose." Oodles of information here.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Paul Cezanne: The Bather
Features an in-depth look at Paul Cezanne's painting 'The Bather', which is an excellent example of Post-Impressionism art.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: City Dionysia: The Ancient Roots of Modern Theater
Media-rich site explains the development of theater practice in ancient Greece and compares Greek dramatic forms and purposes with contemporary theater practices. Learners can then write and stage their own original plays to demonstrate...
University of Nebraska
U of Nebraska: Railroads and Making of Modern America: Representing the Railroad
A primary source collection of artworks, photographs, and illustrations of the railroads in the 19th century that represent different perspectives.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Egypt
This is a collection of 6 Grade-Leveled texts (7-12) on the topic Ancient Egypt. Egyptian civilization is over 5,000 years old. While modern Egypt is different in many ways, the influence of Ancient Egypt can still be felt along the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Paul Cezanne: The Basket of Apples
An art historian presents a comprehensive discussion of Paul Cezanne's 1893 painting 'The Basket of Apples', which is an excellent representation of Post-Impressionism art.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Courbet's Bonjour Monsieur Courbet
Article discussing the history, creation, and features of Gustav Courbet's Bonjour Monsieur Courbet.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: Ghana (The Gold Coast)
A record of statistics for modern-day Ghana, up to 1998. The history section near the end provides a brief, but informative look at British control of Ghana.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: Sierra Leone
A record of statistics concerning modern day Sierra Leone, up to 1998. Scroll down to history section to see a brief, but informative description of pre-colonial and post-colonial history for Sierra Leone.
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: The Georgians
Learn more about the Georgian Era of British history with this reference page! Page includes information about the homes, clothes, religion, transportation, inventions, and much more during this time period.
Other
National Museum in Warsaw (Poland)
The National Museum in Warsaw is actually a collection of five museums: the modern National Museum, Xawery Dunikowski Museum of Sculpture at the Krolikarnia Palace, the Poster Museum at Wilanow, Radziwill Palace in Nieborow and Romantic...
Smithsonian Institution
Chant Avedissian: A Contemporary Artist of Egypt
When we think of Egypt we typically think of ancient mummies and hieroglyphics. This contemporary artists mixes both the ancient art of Egypt with modern everyday life. See his work and the symbols he likes to use.
Other
The Italian Futurist Book
A fairly detailed history of futurism with several long quotes from Marinetti's writings.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Beyond Geometry: Monochrome, Defined
Term monochrome, used in art, is defined.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Munch, the Scream
Edvard Munch's "The Scream" is one of the most iconic human figures in the history of Western art. Since The Scream's first appearance, many critics and scholars have attempted to determine the exact scene depicted, as well as...
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Olympics
A comprehensive learning module on the significance of the Olympics that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Machine: Movies
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Divisions: Black & White
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...