Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Spouted Wine Vessel
This piece of art was on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A beautiful photograph and description are given.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: A Man and a Horse by a Stream by Hua Yan
Explains how Hua Yan, an eighteenth century Chinese artist, used the element of line in his painting, A Man and a Horse by a Stream. Also describes the content of the painting and gives a short biography of the artist. Students can...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion: Collections
The Krannert Art Museum provides a great collection of artwork from all over the world. Click on "collections" to access images of African, Egyptian, America-Pre-Columbian, USA, Ancient Gandhara, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Greece,...
Columbia University
Columbia University: Asia for Educations: Recording the Grandeur of the Qing
Regular inspections of the Chinese empire were once recorded onto scrolls. Several of the scrolls are available to view on this site and include interactive activities.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Taoism and the Arts of China
Chinese art is often used to depict the religion of Taoism. In addition to many images, there are also lesson plans for all ages.
Other
Taipei Economic & Cultural Office: Chinese Bronzes
This is a nice site about Chinese bronzes. This page actually explains a lot about the history of the bronzes, how bronze is made, and the different patterns that different dynasties put on their bronzes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)
The elite men and women of the Han dynasty enjoyed an opulent lifestyle that could stretch into the afterlife. Today, the well-furnished tombs of the elite give us a glimpse of the luxurious goods they treasured and enjoyed. Take a look...
Other
Chinese Artists
Large database of Chinese artists and works. Search for an artist or look for art pieces from various dynasties. You'll get a short overview and sometimes a picture. The site also includes introductions to Chinese caligraphy, painting...
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Imperial China
Historical overview of imperial China, with related image gallery of Chinese art objects.
Other
New York Univ.: Attitudes Toward Nature in Daoist Art
This resource provides information and activities to help students understand how Chinese Daoist philosophy shapes art. The site also includes Chinese nature poetry.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Gallery Guide: The Art of Buddhism
An examination of the aesthetic tradition of Buddhist art in India, China, and Japan, with examples pulled from the Smithsonian galleries devoted to the art of Asia.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Chinese Art for Kids
History Questions: Chinese Art Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
Dick Blick Art Materials: Multicultural Lesson Plans
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
Other
China the Beautiful: Dragons in Ancient China
Links to dragons in Chinese architecture, paintings, and culture.
Curated OER
Chinese Painting See This Original Chinese Art Painting
Although this site belongs to a business, there are some fabulous examples of Chinese paintings. On the left side, just click on the subject you are interested in, and you'll be able to browse through their collection.
Curated OER
Chinese Paintings See This Original Chinese Art Painting
Although this site belongs to a business, there are some fabulous examples of Chinese paintings. On the left side, just click on the subject you are interested in, and you'll be able to browse through their collection.
Curated OER
Chinese Painting See This Original Chinese Art Painting
Although this site belongs to a business, there are some fabulous examples of Chinese paintings. On the left side, just click on the subject you are interested in, and you'll be able to browse through their collection.
Curated OER
Chinese Paintings See This Original Chinese Art Painting
Although this site belongs to a business, there are some fabulous examples of Chinese paintings. On the left side, just click on the subject you are interested in, and you'll be able to browse through their collection.
Curated OER
Chinese Painting See This Original Chinese Art Painting
Although this site belongs to a business, there are some fabulous examples of Chinese paintings. On the left side, just click on the subject you are interested in, and you'll be able to browse through their collection.