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Tate: John Singer Sargent
This resource provides a biography on painter John Singer Sargent, along with images of 44 of his paintings.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Robert Rauschenberg
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American pop painter Robert Rauschenberg.
Other
Art Uk: Andy Warhol (1928 1982)
This website features Andy Warhol with links to his art, to multiple biographies, and stories.
Other
All Music: Kool and the Gang
This resource presents information on an influential funk group, Kool and the Gang. It contains very detailed information if you click on the "read more" link. Shows pictures and song titles of all of their albums, and includes a Kool...
Other
Country Music Television: Gene Autry Portrait
Learn fascinating facts about the "Singing Cowboy", Gene Autry. This site provides biography information, photos, lyrics, discography, awards, and news concerning the life and accomplishments of Gene Autry.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Suzanne Farrell
Presents biographical information on Cincinnati born legendary ballerina, Suzanne Farrell, a Kennedy Center honoree. Includes photos, audio and video, and links to additional resources.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Sidney Poitier
This is a biography of Sidney Poitier. It emphasizes Poitier's strength of character, both in the roles he has played and in his personal life.
Other
Michelangelo
A comprehensive and thorough biography of Renaissance artist, Michelangelo. Great information but a heavy read.
Other
Leonardo Da Vinci the Complete Works
View over 100 of Leonardo's paintings, drawings, and inventions. You can conduct searches, watch slideshows, or view page by page. Also includes an extensive biography and many features that make finding and bookmarking your favorite...
Other
S9: Biographical Dictionary
Search biographical dictionary for famous people by using keywords or dates such as birth and death years, achievements, awards, literary or artistic works, or occupation and positions held. This is a Wikipedia type system where everyone...
Morning Earth
Morning Earth: Georgia O'keeffe
This brief resource features a short biography of Georgia O'Keeffe, quotes from the painter, photos of her paintings, and photos of the artist herself.
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).
Other
M.c. Escher Pages
This personal site offers a brief biography and links to more extensive ones, some examples of the artist's works, and an extensive array of links to other Escher sites.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Artcyclopedia provides a biography of Michelangelo, celebrated artist of the Renaissance. The resource features links to famous works at museums around the world, articles, and other resources.
Other
Grant Wood Revisited
Magazine article reviews an exhibit of Grant Wood's art at the Davenport Museum. The review blends the artist's biography with interesting notations about selected art from the show. Photograph of the artist illustrates the article.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Silversmiths
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of silversmiths from the 18th and 19th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Landscape Painters
ArtCyclopedia's chronological list of landscape painters from the 16th thru the 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Still Life Painters
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of still life painters from the 16th thru the 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Photojournalists
Artcyclopedia's complete list of photojournalists from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are links to the artists' biographies and works.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Prairie School
Resource informs how this popular style of house began and which architects started it all. Take virtual tours of several prairie school buildings and view prairie school objects by five leading artists. Biographies are included.
PBS
Pbs Great Performances: A Hymn for Alvin Ailey
Contains introduction, background information, artists biographies, and repertiore of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.
Library of Congress
Loc: Ragtime
Includes background essays, artist biographies, sheet music, video, and audio resources about ragtime.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Eastman Johnson: "The Girl I Left Behind Me"
An analysis of Eastman Johnson's painting "The Girl I Left Behind Me" is provided by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Includes link to an artist biography.
Other
Artists and Guilds: Mary Cassatt
This site provides a very brief biography of Mary Cassatt accompanied by one of her paintings.