The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
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.
Other
The University of Southern Mississippi: Kate Greenaway Digital Collection
The Kate Greenaway Papers Digital Collection contains a selection of items from the Kate Greenaway Papers located at The University of Southern Mississippi. The majority of materials in this digital collection date from the turn of the...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Carracci
This site gives information about the life and work of three Bolognese painters: Agostino Carracci (1557-1602 CE), Annibale Carracci (1560-1609 CE), and Ludovico Carracci (1555-1619 CE). Provides links to other artists that influenced...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Flavia and Her Artists" by Willa Cather
The full text of the short "The Five Boons of Life" by Mark Twain. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
TheatreHistory.com
Theatre history.com: Sophocles and His Tragedies
This site provides a complete biography of Sophocles reprinted from a drama history book. Includes his innovations in ancient theater and his achievements as an artist.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Music of the United States
Very thorough resource for music in the United States. History, genres, and references can be found on this site. Includes sample audio recordings.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Nouveau
This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.
National Library of France
National Library of France: Renaissance Drawings
This exhibition of drawings from the Renaissance contains numerous examples of figurative, architectural, and decorative subjects. Short explanatory notes provide the historical and artistic context of similarly themed works. A useful...
Other
Richard R. Gandy Gallery of Realist Art
A gallery by Richard R. Gandy of Classical Realist art. Includes a good list of artists and has good images and information about works of art.
Other
The Lost Sessions Musical Museum
A personal site providing little-known information and tidbits about famous soul music artists.
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: John Constable
A thumbnail collection of John Constable's paintings, including "Hampstead Heath," that can be enlarged for up-close viewing. With a brief biographical note on the artist.
Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada: Willie Eckstein, Pianist and Composer (1888 1963)
Willie Eckstein was also known as "The Boy Paderewski" or "Mr. Fingers" for his prodigious talent as a pianist. Trained as a classical pianist, he performed vaudeville and as an accompanist to silent movies, often attracting more...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hiawatha
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this Victorian era neo-classically inclined marble sculpture "Hiawatha" by the American artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The sculpture is presented as an enlargeable image with a description and lonks to...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Jean Antoine Houdon
View several of Houdon's most famous sculptures from the neoclassical period of art. All linked to descriptions of the pieces.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Learning the Blues
This lesson plan introduces students to the blues. The origin and development of the blues is explored as well as its distinctive structure.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Enduring Art of Marble Sculpture
In the 5th century B.C., Greek artists perfected an idealized version of the human form, representing figures with youthful, serene faces and toned bodies in elegant, balanced poses. Painters and sculptors of later centuries were greatly...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 31: Syncopation and Rhythm
Music students rarely see the value or have any interest in music other than their favorite popular artist or group. By showing connections and similarities between current music and 'classical' music, the teacher begins to break down...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Colosseum
This resource details the neo-classical engraving of the "Colosseum" by an unkown italian artist of the 19th century, with a description and images of the engraving.
Other
The Charles Ives Society
While there is very good biographical information here, the Society is more of a scholarly institution. There are audio clips (look for the Real Player logo), links and suggested readings as well.
Read Works
Read Works: The Renaissance Renaissance Art
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about changes in art during the Renaissance. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bessie Smith
Read detailed biographical information on the "Empress of the Blues", Bessie Smith, a 1989 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
Other
Museum of Photographic Arts (Mo Pa)
Located in San Diego, CA. Housed in the beautiful Casa de Balboa in San Disgo's Balboa Park, MoPA presents both classic and contemporary works by internationally acclaimed artists. MoPA is one of the few museums devoted exclusively to...
