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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Late Medieval Period: History
A solid introduction to Islamic art of the late medieval period (approximately A.D. 1250 to A.D. 1450) that relates historical events to the art production of the time. With informative descriptions and wonderful reproductions that...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Islamic Art Highlights
Fifty masterworks from the Metropolitan's collection of Islamic art are on display, grouped by object type to aid comparative analysis. Includes curators' notes, along with detailed views. Stunning examples of Islamic art and calligraphy...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Art
Reference page written for kids teaches about the art of ancient China, including performance art as well puppet art, calligraphy, folk toys and painting.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Islamic Art: Introduction
A general introduction to Islamic art. Explains the term, the unifying style elements of Islamic art, the role of calligraphy, popular misconceptions about Islamic art, and similar topics. Includes internal links to definitions of...
ArtLex
Art Lex: Islam and Islamic Art
A dictionary entry for Islam and Islamic art with numerous illustrations of representative works in all media, including architecture, ceramics, metalwork, textiles, and manuscripts. Includes useful cross-references to related terms and...
Other
China the Beautiful : Appreciation of the Art of Chinese Calligraphy
An introduction to Chinese calligraphy by Dr. Ming L. Pei who provides an in-depth interpretation and multiple links to examples.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Islamic Arts and Literature
An introduction to the art and literature that were produced during the Islamic Golden Age. A brief look at Islamic calligraphy, mosaics, geometric designs, and the story behind the 1001 Tales of the Arabian Nights.
PBS
Pbs: Sister Wendy's American Collection: Tughra of Suleyman I the Magnificent
Webpage describing the Tughra of Suleyman I the Magnificent from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Image of art provided as well as an option of a larger version or a detail viewer that can be navigated. Also includes a quote about the art...
Other
Kyoto National Museum: Dictionary for Kids!
This helpful, kid-friendly dictionary is your guide to the museum's collection of Asian art. Read about architecture, paintings, ceramics, and more!
University of Washington
A Visual Sourcebook of Chinese Civilization [Pdf]
The goal of this "visual sourcebook" is to add to the material teachers can use to help theirstudents understand Chinese history, culture, and society. It was not designed to standalone; we assume that teachers who use it will also...