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Museum Network: Landscapes in Art: Explore, Learn, Inspire
The Museum Network presents, "Landscapes in Art: Explore, Learn, Inspire", an interactive exploration of the visual art genre, the landscape. With activities, information about the development of the landscape in painting, examples of...
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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...
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Museum Network: "Landscape With a Watermill" by Francois Boucher
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 "Landscape with a Watermill" by the French Rococo painter, Francois...
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Wallace Collection: Material World: Metal
Learn about the artistic use of metals as a medium for creating art and decorative objects.
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Wallace Collection: Myths and Legends: "Perseus and Andromeda" by Titian
Presented on the Museum Network, Myths and Legends section, this is the mannerist painting "Perseus and Andromeda" by the Venetian artist, Titian. The painting resides in the Wallace Collection.
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Museum Netowrk: "A Wooded Landscape With a Waterfall" by Jacob Van Ruisdael
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 "A Wooded Landscape with a Waterfall" by the Dutch Baroque painter,...
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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....
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Museum Network: "View at Ornans" by Gustav Courbet
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 "View at Ornans" by the French nineteenth century realist painter,...
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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...
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Wallace Collection: Material World: Paint
Learn about the material composition of paints used by artists and where pigments that give paint its color come from. Emphasis is on natural pigments obtained from plants, animals, and minerals, rather than on paints created for...
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Wallace Collection: Material World: Clay
Interactive investigation about how artists use clay explains where clay comes from and how it processed and decorated.
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The Museum Network: Material World
Enter this virutal museum to find out about the matierials used in various works of art. Examine the materials and techniques used in making the objects. Included is a glossary, activities for teachers to use, and an extensive list...
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Museum Network: "The Rainbow Landscape" by Peter Paul Rubens
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 Rainbow Landscape" by the Flemish Baroque painter, Peter Paul...
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Bowes Museum: Myths and Legends: "Farnese Hercules" by an Unknown Artist
The Museum Network series, Myths and Legends, presents an analysis and discussion exercise on the neo-classical bronze copy of the ancient Greek sculpture, the "Farnese Hercules" by an unknown artist. The work resides in the Bowes Museum.
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Wallace Collection: Material World: Wood
Learn where wood comes from and about the properties of wood that make it useful to artists.
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Wallace Collection: Material World: Stone
Explore how stone has been used to create art for over the years. See examples of objects and sculpture created with stone and learn where stone comes from, about different types of stone. such as marble and alabaster, and how it is carved.
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The Museum Network Uk: Talking Objects
What do the objects around you tell people about you? This resource takes a look at the question and offers some common themes and pieces of artwork. Teacher resources are available.
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Wallace Collection: Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology
The ABC's of the Who's Who in Greek and Roman Mythology. Learn about the Roman and Greek names, type of character, family, attributes, and other extra information.
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Greek and Roman Myths: The Gallery
A gallery of artwork from 5 different museums housed in one domain. Search for the Greek or Roman character you are studying and find the appropriate artwork to suit. A "Whos Who" module contains a small description of each character,...
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Museum Network: Material World
This site, from a network of British museums, introduces students to the types of materials artists use to make art. Students can examine where types of materials come from, how artists use them, and see examples from museums. There is...
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Wallace Collection: Material World: Mystery Objects
Choose from several mystery pictures to examine, pick what you think it could be, and then learn about the object.
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Museum Network: Landscapes: Gallery: J. M. W. Turner: Pembroke Castle
Information and analysis about a Turner watercolor, "Pembroke Castle," with discussion questions designed to draw out concepts related to Turner's approach to landscape.
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Wallace Collection: Material World: Tournament Helmet of Emperor Ferdinand Ii
Explore the history and details of the Tournament Helmet of Emperor Ferdinand ll. Look at pictures and use the teacher background information and activity.
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The Museum Network: Material World: Fun With Animal Materials
Do you like animals? Learn about the animal materials from which works of art in a museum are made. Discover where the materials are from, how to care for them, and the different types.