Smithsonian Institution
Anacostia Museum: The Renaissance: Black Art of the Twenties
Provides an informative description of the "Black Arts of the Twenties," which was better known as the Harlem Renaissance. Learn about the culture, art, music, and writings of this period.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Fats Waller
This resource presents a brief biography about jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller. Also featured in this resource are a couple of audio clips of his music.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 38: Robert Plant and Jimmy Page
Many adolescent boys are consumed by theLed Zeppelinsong 'Stairway to Heaven.' The analysis of this song can be used to interest students in the music of the Renaissance minstrels. It will also serve as a means of making students aware...
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Saudi Aramco World: New Voices: New Afghanistan
With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, many Afghans believed that, after 23 years of war, their country would be at peace again. Although recent increases in violence have dampened that spirit, there is nonetheless a small population of...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Duke Ellington
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...
Curated OER
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance: Violin
16th Century Violin, made in Italy.
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance: Virginal
16th Century Double Virginal, made in Flanders.
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance: Mandora
15th Century Mandora or Chitarino, made in Italy
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance: Spinetta
16th Century Spinetta, made in Italy.
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance:cornetto
16th Century Cornetto in A, made in Germany.
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance: Regal
16th Century Regal, a keyboard instrument made in Germany.
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance: Lute
16th Century Lute, made in Germany; later turned into a guitar.
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance: Recorder
16th Century Tenor Recorder, made in Germany.
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance: Virginal
17th Century Rectangular Octagonal Virginal, made in Augsburg.
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissanceaa; Claviorganum
17th Century Claviorganum, made in Germany. It is a combination of a virginal and an organ.
Other
Guitar and Lute
Great website for information on guitars, lutes, and other musical instruments. A lot of free items like music, tablature, and art. Useful to those studying music, including beginners.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age
Welcome to Britain, home to one of the biggest empires in history and a rich artistic heritage. We'll start in the 16th through the 18th centuries, years that saw the establishment of Britain and British art as we know it. As you travel...
W. W. Norton
Norton Anthology of English L Iterature: Sixteenth Century: Overview
Introductory material for a survey of sixteenth-century English literature offering information on the period, its major figures, and influences.