Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Decoding Anglo Saxon Art
One of the most enjoyable things about working with the British Museum's Anglo-Saxon collection is having the opportunity to study the intricate designs of the many brooches, buckles, and other pieces of decorative metalwork. This is...
British Council
British Council: Uk at the Venice Biennale
An archive (1895 to the present) of photographs, correspondence, artist profiles, recordings, and documents that chronicle Britain's participation in the prestigious international Venice Biennale. Click into a timeline to see art that...
The British Museum
British Museum
At the online home of the British Museum, one of the most influential cultural institutions in the world with holdings representing British and world cultures across the full span of history, find information about all the latest...
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery:world War Ii: Timeline
Examine a timeline of Britain's involvement wih World War II beginning in September of 1939 and ending on VE Day, May 8, 1945. Deepen the study with use of the printable activities and digital display of artifacts.
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Lyceum Books
Lyceum Books: The Land and Peoples of Early Britain [Pdf]
Full text of the first chapter from a multivolume work on the history of the British people describes the land and people of prehistoric Britain. Includes information on the kinds of functional and decorative artwork they created, with...
Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Victorians: Investigate a Victorian Painting
Young scholars studying the Victorian Age can dig into the details depicted in a painting from the era. Enhance study with utlization of the additional activities and timeline provided.
BBC
Bbc: History? A Collection of Roman Mosaics
A series of pictures of Roman mosaics taken from Roman ruins and sites in England. If you click on "Find Out More," you will get a print bibliography. Archived.
Other
The Legend of Camelot
Here you can learn more about the story of Camelot as it has been told for hundreds of years--including the myth of Camelot, the Round Table, and the sword Excalibur.
Other
New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of American Art main page. Three Centuries of American art broken out into six era's. Under Education teachers can get lesson plans and learning activities for students like ABCs, puzzles and printable coloring book...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quiz: 16th 18th Century
Test your knowledge of British art from the 16th - 18th centuries using this five-question quiz.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Anglo Saxon England
In the fifth century C.E., people from tribes called Angles, Saxons and Jutes left their homelands in northern Europe to look for a new home. They knew that the Romans had recently left the green land of Britain unguarded, so they sailed...
Victorian Web
Victorian Web: Domestic Architecture for the Rich, Poor, & Those in Between
This section provides llinks to a variety of related material. Pictures of different types of architecture are provided, which include discriptions and information about the building.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Meet Tate Britain
Get an overview of Tate Britain, home to 500 years of British art.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Avenue of the Allies, Great Britain
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the painting "Avenue of the Allies, Great Britain" by the American impressionist painter Childe Hassam is profiled with a large image of the piece, a description, and links to related topics and artworks.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Quiz: Mid Century to Today
Test your knowledge on British art from the mid-20th century to today using this five question quiz.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Terret (Rein Guide)
Captioned illustration of metal chariot ring produced in Britain at the time of the Roman invasion demonstrates the level of metalwork skill in the British isles at the time and the importance that native Britons placed on chariot warfare.
Other
Romans in Britain: Roman Mosaics
Historical site from Romans-In-Britain covering the history of the Roman mosaics in Britain. Provides information on the design, building, and construction of the mosaics.
Other
British Empire: Timeline of the 20th Century
This timeline of the 20th century displays events in the British Empire, in Britain, in the world, in the arts and in science.
Other
New Britain Museum of American Art: George Tooker
This resource provides information about the artist George Tooker. His painting "Bird Watchers" may be enlarged and is accompanied by an analysis of the artwork and background on the artist.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Ted Godwin
Biographical entry on landscape painter Ted Godwin, a member of the Regina Five who came onto the Canadian art scene with their 1961 exhibition, "Five Painters from Regina". He has won many honors and has exhibited his work across Canada...
Other
Eras of Elegance: The Victorian Era (1837 1901)
Gives an overview of the Victorian era, and information on what distinguishes it from other periods in history. Covers religion and spirituality, advances in science and technology, the arts, fashion, food, sports, and leisure pastimes....
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: Sierra Leone
A record of statistics concerning modern day Sierra Leone, up to 1998. Scroll down to history section to see a brief, but informative description of pre-colonial and post-colonial history for Sierra Leone.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: British Artists
Here is a list of British artists as well as links to a biography about them, and photographs of their famous works.
Other
New Britain Museum of American Art: Costumes
An interesting way to study the history of American portraiture, by focusing on the clothing of those who sat for their portraits.