Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Albrecht Durer
Albrecht Durer was born in Nuremberg; he was apprenticed to the painter Michel Wolgemut. He traveled widely from 1492 to 1494, visiting Schongauer's workshop in Colmar, the leading German painter and engraver at the time. From 1494-5 he...
BBC
Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Rothko
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the American abstract-expressionist painter, Mark Rothko.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Boucher, Francois
This site provides a biography of French painter, noted for his pastoral and mythological scenes, Francois Boucher. Includes full color images of his work with captions.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jan Van Eyck
A very detailed biography of Flemish painter Jan van Eyck with links to and descriptions of some of his most famous paintings.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Odilon Redon
French painter and graphic artist, one of the outstanding figures of Symbolism. This site contains information on Redon's art work as well as providing examples of his work.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Malevich Kasimir
This site was created by The Web Museum, about the Russian painter and designer, Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935 CE). Provides information about his life, examples of his work, and a few links to more information.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Hans Baldung Grien
This ibiblio.org site provides information about the life and artwork of German painter and graphic artist, Hans Baldung Grien (1485-1545 CE). Gives examples of his work, with descriptions, and links to much more information.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Bronzino Agnolo
This ibiblio.org site provides information about the life and work of Italian Mannerist painter, Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572 CE). Gives examples of his work, and two links to other artists' work.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: William Merritt Chase
Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Cuyp
The WebMuseum profiles the careers of three members of a Dutch family of painters: Jacob Gerritsz Cuyp, Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp, and Aelbert Cuyp.
Digital History
Digital History: The Artist in American Society
See how the creation of visual art in its many forms developed over the first half of the 19th century. In addition of the painters in the Hudson River School of Art, read about the beautification of natural spaces such as parks, and...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Paul Cezanne
This website is an interesting biography on Paul Cezanne, the French painter whose works evolved from one style into another. Links to related sites included.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Thomas Eakins
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of realist painter and Pennsylvania native, Thomas Eakins.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Pierre Auguste Renoir
An actual photograph of the artist and his life story are both included in this presentation. Learn all about this impressionist painter.
Other
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: Joseph Legare
Very detailed biographical reference source for information on Canadian painter, collector, and politician Joseph Legare.
Other
Galerie Lamoureux Ritzenhoff: Canadian Masters
A Montreal Art Gallery offers images of works by Canadian master painters such as Casson, Krieghoff, Lismer, Riopelle, Pellan, and many others. By clicking on each picture, many of the artist's works are revealed.
Other
Cyber Spain
Discover the fascinating works of one of the world's greatest painters. Picasso's works have been admired and displayed throughout the world.
Sonnet Central
Sonnets: William Cullen Bryant (1794 1878)
Six sonnets by the American Romantic era poet, including "Midsummer," "October," "November," "To an American Painter Departing for Europe," "Mutation," and "William Tell."
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online: Berczy
Comprehensive biographical information on Canadian portrait painter, William Berczy, whose early life was spent on colonization efforts in Upper Canada.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Ron Bloore
One of the 'Regina Five', Ron Bloore displayed his work in the 1961 National Gallery of Canada's exhibition "Five Painters from Regina". This article is a biography of his life and works.
Other
Art Gallery of Hamilton: Alex Colville
This website from the Art Gallery of Hamilton highlights a piece of work titled "Horse and Train" by Canadian painter, Alex Colville. You can also learn facts about the artist who's paintings were done mostly in a realistic manner.
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma Exhibit: Chuck Close
A brief introduction to the work of photorealist painter Chuck Close. Includes visual examples of his work, including the recognizable "Big Self-Portrait".
PBS
Pbs: American Masters:thomas Eakins
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the 19th century American realist painter, Thomas Eakins.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Simon Vouet
Read about the art and style of French painter and draftsman Simon Vouet. Includes photos of his more famous paintings, including "Venus and Adonis".
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