Ibiblio WebMuseum offers a detailed biography of Michelangelo and links to some of his famous paintings including The Sistine Chapel.

Biographical information about Leonardo da Vinci, along with brief discussions of his style and famous works. Includes fast-loading reproductions of many of Leonardo's most famous works, including "The Last Supper," the "Mona Lisa," "The...

This site offers brief biographical information about Vermeer but emphasizes his works. Over 20 paintings are featured as enlargeable images so you can get a close look at each one. Several works have in depth description and analysis...

This site focuses on a single Posada work, "Calavera Revolucionaria." This web page also includes a link to a Posada biography.

Jazz bassist Milt Hinton is also known for the many photographs he has taken of legendary musicians. This site by PBS provides a biography, music samples and some of the pictures taken by this talented man.

Detailed encyclopedia article about the Lebanese writer. Although mainly a biography, it also includes a picture, bibliography of his works, and links to more information.

This resource provides a very informative biography as well as a gallery with 15 pictures of great Escher art.

A brief biography of Edward Hopper and a description of his characteristics and style.

For a concise biography, this crams a lot in! There are links, as well as a CBC interview.

This site provides excerpts from John Ruskin's essays of J.M.W. Turner's paintings. There are several paintings and drawings at this site and some biographical information about Ruskin. The excerpts are reprinted from "The Works of Ruskin."

Within this article regarding the donation of several Edmondson sculptures, there is a short biography that details his work.

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

This website from the Web Gallery of Art provides a biography of Jan van Eyck (1390-1441), the recognized master of Flemish art during the Renaissance. Site provides links to his work.

A superb online collection of Leonardo's art. View many of his masterworks at this site, along with drawings, paintings, and inventions. Each reproduction includes a short commentary. A detailed biography is included, with embedded links...

This site from the Web Gallery of Art contains a listing of paintings by Bruegel the Elder, including "The Blind Leading the Blind". Also included is a link to a detailed biography of Pieter the elder.

The online home of the HCB Foundation amasses a range of information about Cartier-Bresson, including a biography and examples of his work. An excellent starting point for any inquiry into the life and career of this French master.

A short biography of Thomas with a bibliography of his works, and links to other websites.

Presents detailed biographical information on influential musician, Van Morrison, a 1993 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and an essential songs list.

This article from the Musee Rodin provides a comprehensive and interesting biography of Camille Claudel's personal life woven among her many sculptures.

Charles Sheeler's "Americana" is displayed here along with descriptive text and biographical information. The image may be enlarged.

A short biography of Scott Joplin (1868-1917 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

A wonderful educational art site from KinderArt that includes creating a work of art in a style similar to that of Morrisseau. Includes a short biography, art vocabulary, and information on Ojibwa culture.

Brief biographical information from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection on Tom Thomson (1877-1917), a Canadian painter who was not an official member of the Group of Seven, but whose name became synonymous with it.

Read detailed biographical information on the "Empress of the Blues", Bessie Smith, a 1989 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.