Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Art of West Asia
Ten thousand years of art produced in West Asia is displayed at this Metropolitan Museum site in timeline format. The earliest examples date from 8000 B.C., with information on key historical events as well as details of each artifact.
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnival Around the World; Venice, Italy
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Venice, Italy. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse into...
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnaval Around the World; Oruro, Bolivia
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Oruro, Bolivia. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse into...
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnaval Around the World; Basel, Switzerland
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Basel, Switzerland. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse...
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Museum of International Folk Art:carnaval Around the World;recife&olinda,brazil
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Recife and Olinda, Brazil. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice...
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnaval Around the World; Tlaxcala, Mexico
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Tlaxcala, Mexico. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse into...
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Museum of International Folk Art:carnaval Around the World;port of Spain,trin Tob
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Mali
The devastating impact of conflict and civil strife on internal heritage is clear in Mali. Read about the internal efforts Mali has taken to protect its cultural patrimony.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage Command: Thomas Hart Benton Naval Art
This site provides information and examples about Thomas Hart Benton's naval art.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Paul Emile Borduas
This resource highlights Canadian artist Paul Emile Borduas' views on the impact of his art. Background information included. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
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Japanese Arts Council: Noh and Kyogen (Traditional Japanese Performing Arts)
An introduction to Noh and Kyogen plays. Details of these traditional Japanese performing arts are provided, accompanied by photos of the masks, costumes, props, and fans used. Includes video clips of some performances.
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Library of Congress: Native American Heritage Month
Excellent resources for the study of Native Americans during their Heritage Month include art collections, traditions in dress, and Native American veterans. Choose Exhibits & Collections from the left-hand menu bar for many more...
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The House of Commons Heritage Collection
This comprehensive site from the Curatorial Services of the House of Commons in Ottawa collects and celebrates the architecture, fine art, and heritage spaces of Canada's Parliament. The Collection Profiles gives students web-based...
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Art of Mexico Latin American Art
Explains the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and provides a huge collection of links to websites looking at Mexican and Hispanic art and culture, as well as some lesson plans.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources
This site is your link to teaching resources about Hispanic heritage. Choose from topics such as Musica del Pueblo, Mexican America, Latino Voices in American Art, or many others. Explore links to interactive exhibits, lesson plans, and...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources
Great online resource for finding teaching material to help students learn about American Indian Heritage Month. Features a wealth of information on Native American history, medicine, rituals, religion, art, and culture.
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Palmm: Florida Heritage Collection
An impressive multi-formatted collection of materials that document Florida's history, culture, arts, literature, science, and more.
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Museum of International Folk Art: Carnaval Around the World; Laza, Spain
From the exhibit "Carnaval Around the World" at the Museum of International Folk Art, we have a feature page on the celebration as it occurs in Laza, Spain. With a description, photos, map and audio clip this is a nice glimpse into...
University of Oxford (UK)
Museum of the History of Science: Al Mizan: Sciences & Arts in the Islamic World
Exhibition documents the contributions of Islam in advancing scientific and technological knowledge.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Special Topics in Art History: At Risk Cultural Heritage Education
A course on looking at endangered art and cultural heritages. Click on the links for more information about each of the topics. Should be cross-checked against smarthistory.org.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Syria
Syria, home to some of the oldest and culturally rich cities and archaeological sites in the world, is currently experiencing significant devastation due to shelling, a breakdown of order, looting,and iconoclasm. The current situation in...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage "In Crisis"
Cultural heritage is in danger of destruction, looting, or illicit trafficking in many places around the world. This is not a new phenomenon. This essay examines the causes of cultural destruction and what can be done to save these...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Peru
Peru's cultural heritage is extensive and diverse, including important sites and artifacts from the ancient civilizations of the Moche and Nazca. However, these sites are being threatened by vandalism, invasion, looting, and illicit...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Rock Art in the National Parks
Students learn the importance of protecting pictographs as part of their geologic heritage by making their own paint using natural ingredients to create art.