Billy Collins' "Rain" introduces the Random House 104-page magazine for educators that focuses on censorship and banned books. The resource is packed with teaching guides, articles by noted authors, and links to...

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Edmonia Lewis in addition to an extensive listing of her works as displayed at the museum.

A great site by PBS that features a biography on the artist and links to art work, videos clips and interviews. On this page there are also links to lesson plans and other artist pages. In all, a very informative site.

This artist is best known for exploring the themes of race, gender, and sexuality through silhouetted figures created by light projection.

This look at art in the 21st century focuses on artist Jenny Holzer. Her combination of language, poetry, and projection creates unique installations.

solid list of female artists through time that includes links to other websites (some better than others) about these famous artists. Too many names to mention!

If you scroll 1/3 of the way down, there is a section devoted to Sofonisba Anguissola. Almost to the bottom of the article is a short biographical sketch of the same.

ArtCyclopedia's resource that shows links to Judy Chicago's work, website, articles and other informative sites on this famous, influential artist.

ArtCyclopedia's resource that shows links to Janet Fish's work, website, articles and other informative sites on this contemporary artist.

A short biography of this female impressionist with links and images of several of her works.

Brief, yet informative article on Elaine Fried de Kooning who was an artist, writer, critic, and educator. Although she primarily painted in the abstract expressionist form, she also painted a portrait of John F. Kennedy.

Biographical profile of American female artist, Helen Frankenthaler.

A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.

The ARTCYCLOPEDIA details the current location of many of Isabel Bishop's paintings in museums across the U.S.

Nine paintings by Sophie Anderson can be enlarged with a click. A brief biography is provided as well.

This resource provides extensive information on the life and career of country music star, Dolly Parton. As a singer, songwriter, and actress she has been entertaining people for almost fifty years.

A short biography of Berthe Morisot and links for more information are here. Includes many pictures of some of her drawings.

Biographical information on Judy Collins, folk singer and songwriter.

A discography of Bingen's work accompanied by a brief biography.

This encyclopedia entry details the life of Ella Fitzgerald, the incredible jazz singer.

Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.

Exerpt from the Catholic Encyclopedia about St. Hildegard. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.

Brief biography of famous singer and Grammy winner Ella Fitzgerald.