Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Agnolo Bronzino
Artcyclopedia's biography on Italian Mannerist painter Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572 CE). There are links to Museums which have works in their collections.
National Library of France
National Library of France: Portraits/faces
A virtual exhibit presenting a variety of nineteenth- and twentieth-century portraits. As you browse through the pages, click on each portrait to see larger version and related information (date, artist, dimensions, etc.). Images are...
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Draw a Portrait
In addition to providing suggestions for drawing the perfect portrait, Kids at Art looks at Leonardo da Vinci and his ideas about depicting the human figure.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Hans Holbein the Younger
A short biography and examples of some well-known work of master artist Hans Holbein the Younger.
Library of Congress
Loc: Prints and Photographs: Liljenquist Civil War Photographs
View an entire collection of ambrotype and tintype photographs of Union and Confederate soldiers.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Child Painters
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of painters of children from the 19th and 20th centuries to the present. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Portrait Artists
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of portrait artists from the 15th century to today. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
ibiblio
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.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: William Merritt Chase
Web Museum profiles the American painter William Merritt Chase (1849-1916) and presents nine examples of his work.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: John Singleton Copley
The Web Museum profiles the work of the American painter John Singleton Copley (1738-1815).
ibiblio
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: First Ladies of the United States
A collection of portraits of the first ladies of the United States.
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PBS
Pbs: Thomas Eakins (Lessons About the ?American Rembrandt?) [Pdf]
Find four lesson plans developed for the PBS documentary "Thomas Eakins: Scenes from Modern Life" about the life and work of the man who would become known as the ?American Rembrandt.? The lessons touch on all the essential qualities of...
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World: Political Art of Augustus
The PBS series, titled "How Art Made the World," explains how a sculptural portrait of Augustus, the famous "Augustus of Prima Porta," was designed to further the political goals of Rome's first emperor. An excellent site for examining...
PBS
Art:21: Migrating Viewpoints
Use this lesson plan to take a closer look at what the visual arts can tell us about the emotional effects of migration, both voluntary and involuntary. Lesson includes sample video excerpts from the broadcast, slideshows of the work of...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Art to Zoo What Can You Do With a Portrait?
This is the very first published issue of Art to Zoo. Unlike later issues, it features three separate topics instead of one larger theme. In this issue you can find information and resources for teaching westward expansion and its impact...
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: Stencil Portraits
The Museum of Modern Art presents this classroom or group activity for making stencil portraits. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Horace Pippin
A concise biographical sketch that examines the contributions of African American painter and Pennsylvania native, Horace Pippin.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Making Friends With Franklin
This site is an introduction plus a series of three lesson plans that explore Franklin's portraits plus aspects of his work in science and writing.
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World: Image Power of Alexander
The PBS series, titled "How Art Made the World," takes a look at a number of different images of Alexander the Great, which have an unmistakable political purpose. Alexander wanted people everywhere to know that he was worthy to be in...
Other
Silicon Valley Art Museum: All About Me: Self Portrait Lesson
The Silicon Valley Art Museum presents this printable pdf activity "All about Me: Self-Portrait Lesson", which guides students through the creation of their own self-portrait with a little bit of art history mixed in.
Other
Spainarts: Ribera, Jose De
This site is provided for by Spainarts. Paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Looking at Portraits Curriculum
A really great site to explore for teachers and students. It contains lesson plans, discussion questions, as well as an image bank.