Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: J. M. W. Turner Art for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of J. M. W. Turner, landscape artist and painter of the Romantic art movement on this site.
Curated OER
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This Ibiblio.org site contains information of the life of Pieter Brueghel, including a short paragraph on each of his children. Many of his paintings are also included in this site. A good source for reports and papers.
Curated OER
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This Ibiblio.org site contains information of the life of Pieter Brueghel, including a short paragraph on each of his children. Many of his paintings are also included in this site. A good source for reports and papers.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Martin Johnson Heade
"Cattelya Orchid and Three Brazilian Hummingbirds," by Martin Johnson Heade is shown and analyzed on this site. Also, a short exercise on the five senses, and a word puzzle at the end for students to try.
National Library of France
National Library of France: Heaven and Earth
Learn how art through the ages has been influenced by the Earth and the heavens. See paintings that attempted to explain the Earth's creation from a scientific standpoint, sacred architecture that provided a place to worship the heavens,...
Museum Network (UK)
Museum Network: "The Ferry at Deauville" by Eugene Boudin
From the British, Museum Network, which brings together information from and the expertise of various professionals at numerous museums, this is an object description of "The Ferry at Deauville" by the French realist painter, Eugene...
Museum Network (UK)
Museum Netowrk: "Avenue at Meerdervoort" by Aelbert Cuyp
From the British, Museum Network, which brings together information from and the expertise of various professionals at numerous museums, this is an object description of "Avenue at Meerdervoort" by the Dutch painter, Aelbert Cuyp....
Museum Network (UK)
Museum Network: "Regatta on the Grand Canal" by Canaletto
From the British, Museum Network, which brings together information from and the expertise of various professionals at numerous museums, this is an object description of "Regatta on the Grand Canal" by the eigthteenth century Venetian...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Velazquez, Diego
This site provides good biographical information and links to several of Velazquez's works, including "Innocent X."
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Bruegel, Pieter the Elder
Brief biography with links to large, clear images of some of his works.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Edward Hopper
This Ibiblio.org Webmuseum site contains information regarding Edward Hopper's life, influences, and links to images of his work.
Other
My studios.com: Persistence of Memory
"Persistence of Memory" painting by Salvador Dali. This is one of Dali's most famous works.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Floating World of Ukiyo E
An exhibition review on the Japanese art form Ukiyo-e. Very nice images and history of this art form with an interpretation of an historical link of Japan and the Western world.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Deserts
Not all deserts are the same. This still collage produced for Teachers' Domain features views of different deserts around the world.
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh was an extraordinary painter. His paintings are bright and full of energy. He painted everything, including portraits of people, landscapes, his bedroom, and simple flower arrangements. Learn about Vincent Van Gogh in...
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: Cuyp
The WebMuseum profiles the careers of three members of a Dutch family of painters: Jacob Gerritsz Cuyp, Benjamin Gerritsz Cuyp, and Aelbert Cuyp.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Joseph Mallord William Turner
This site from Ibiblio.org provides a short biography and examples of some of the well-known works of master artist J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851 CE).
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Fragonard, Jean Honore
A biography of this artist Jean-Honore Fragonard and several of his more famous works can be found on this page.
Other
Canvas Creations Studio: Joseph Mallord William Turner Biography
A short biography of Joseph Mallord William Turner.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Young America in Art
An historical site from the Smithsonian American Art Museum that shows the growth of America through art work by over 45 artists. This site by the Smithsonian Institute has fascinating images showing American artists depicting the...
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: The Chinese New Year
How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.
BBC
Bbc Interviews: Salvador Dali
The BBC provides audio clips from an interview with the renowned Spanish painter, Salvador Dali. Additional content includes a brief biography, a list of his key works, and links to related articles on the BBC network.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
This presentation offers a biography of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. There are also links to information about other featured artists.