Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: Abstract Expressionist New York
Blockbuster exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art underscores the relationship between New York City and the explosion of creative activity among the artists who lived there in the postwar period. Learn why New York became the center of...
Tate
Tate: Art Term: De Stijl
De Stijl (The Style)was a post-World War I artistic style. Learn about the major artists, read essays about the style and its importance, and view images of important representatives of the style.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Art Mc Kay
Presents biographical information from the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan on one of the members of the Regina Five, Art McKay whose work "brought attention to art in western Canada".
Scholastic
Scholastic: When Grammar Meets Art
Grammar lessons that involve kinesthetic games and art projects. Here is a lesson plan for teaching types of nouns through a partner exploration and a whole class art project. Let me show you just how fun grammar can be!
Cool Fire Technology
Brain Bank: Art Movements and Periods
This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Henri Matisse: Dance 1
Features a comprehensive discussion by two art historians of Matisse's painting 'Dance 1', which is considered a Fauve masterpiece.
PBS
Art21: Louise Bourgeois
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.
Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: Impressionist and Post Impressionist Art
In the late 19th century, the Impressionists defied academic tradition in French art with their emphasis on modern subjects, sketchlike technique, and practice of painting in the open air with pure, high-keyed color. The Art Institute of...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Klee
Biography of artist Paul Klee whose paintings combine surrealism, cubism, and abstract styles. Examines "The Golden Fish" and Klee's representation of fear and death in his work. Also features examination of "Ad Parnassum."
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Beyond Geometry: Abstract Expressionism
One-paragraph encapsulation of the basic tenets of abstract expressionism, with mention of some of its major adherents.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Robert Rauschenberg: Reinventing Art
Studying the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg, we see a reflection of American culture. Click his name to a full biography and timeline.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Oronzio Maldarelli
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Oronzio Maldarelli is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture (he started working in abstract, but switched to figurative sculpture...
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
Here is an art idea for young students returning to school after summer break. Website provides ideas for making unique collages conveying any theme.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Alexander Calder
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography, a video, and related links for the American abrstract expressionist sculptor Alexander Calder.
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada: Paul Emile Borduas (1905 1960)
Presents a biography and the works of Canadian artist Paul-Emile Borduas, who specialized in abstraction. Click on each image for an enlarged view and details.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Malevich Kasimir
This site was created by The Web Museum, about the Russian painter and designer, Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935 CE). Provides information about his life, examples of his work, and a few links to more information.
Other
National Gallery of Art: Against the Grain the Woodcuts of Helen Frankenthaler
A collection of 43 woodcuts that echo the same expressionistic style as Frankenthaler's more well known paintings.
Other
Illinois State Museum: Online Resources
This site features links to more than 30 online resources such as Amish Quilt Gallery, Art in the Abstract, and Audio-Video Barn: Oral History of Illinois Agriculture.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Pierre Auguste Renoir
A brief biography of Pierre Auguste Renoir. Includes samples of his work and many links to related sites.
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