A short biography of the Texas sculptor Elisabet Ney, who lived from 1833-1907.

Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.

This site provides a short biography of Degas (1834-1917 CE) plus digital images of some of his famous paintings.

Extensive information on Giovanni Pisano the famous Italian sculptor including images and a biography. Great for research assignments!

The Catholic Encyclopedia site gives you a rather extensive biography on Nicolas Poussin. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...

This is one of few articles that focuses on Maria Cosway solely. Typically she is discussed in the shadow of her husband, Richard. This is the biography of Maria Cosway, one of the fine miniature painters of the 18th century. Please note...

A gallery of scanned images of works by Rembrandt, as well as a link to a biography sourced to Encarta Online Encyclopedia.

A gallery of scanned images of works by Rembrandt, as well as a link to a biography.

This site from Creative Quotations contains five quotes from Gustave Courbet. A short piece of biographical information is also included. An interesting site.

Kelly uses bold color and simple shapes to create both paintings and sculptures. View examples of his abstract work and read his biography.

Here is a very brief biographical article on Yo-Yo Ma, which lists names of artists with whom he has collaborated and names some of the awards that he has earned.

Easy-to-read short biography of Titian citing his background and his accomplishments. Part of a school project for 8th graders.

Biography of Duke Ellington, one of the originators of big band jazz, and a noted composer.

A short biography of J. M. W. Turner.

Useful biographical information and fun facts about Vincent Van Gogh's paintings.

TIME Magazine features T.S. Eliot as one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. Content includes a biography and a timeline of his life.

Artist's rendition of Machiavelli.

Encyclopedia Britannica presents a biography on Joseph Smith, American prophet whose writings, along with the Bible, provide the theological foundation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Mormon denominations.

Selma Burke discovered her love for sculpture as a young child and followed her passion to Harlem Renaissance New York, Parisian art studios, and even the White House.

This site contains a short biography on artist Michelangelo. Also includes links to view other sites on this artist.

A biography of this artist Jean-Honore Fragonard and several of his more famous works can be found on this page.

This site gives a biography of Leonardo da Vinci. It discusses his life, and works. It also includes links to Da Vinci's drawings and his home town.

A brief biography on painter Eustache Le Sueur gives an overview of his accomplishments. A link to a page that lists and contains images of his works is also provided.

The Web Gallery of Art provides a brief biography on Simon Vouet, and a link to a page that provides a listing and images of his works.