Find a collection of 25 paintings by Renaissance-era master painters, including more than a dozen of Leonardo's most famous works. Paintings are accompanied by links to explanations of the artistic problems and puzzles that fascinated...

Find a collection of 25 paintings by Renaissance-era master painters, including more than a dozen of Leonardo's most famous works. Paintings are accompanied by links to explanations of the artistic problems and puzzles that fascinated...

Dozens of useful photos of various ceramics from around the world at this stie from Pics 4 Learning Inc. A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.

A thumbnail collection of John Constable's paintings, including "Hampstead Heath," that can be enlarged for up-close viewing. With a brief biographical note on the artist.

An enlargeable image of "Construction of the Dam" by WPA artist William Gropper may be viewed here.

This site gives a description of Buddhist Thangka. It also includes many images of the Thangkas, which, when enlarged, have detailed descriptions of them.

A short discussion of Robert Capa's work, famous photojournalist of the 20th century. Includes two pictures that can be enlarged, including one of his most famous images, "Death of Loyalist Militiaman Frederico Borrell Garcia, Cerro...

Pope Sixtus V (December 13, 1521 - August 27, 1590), born Felice Peretti di Montalto, was Pope from 1585 to 1590. The subsequent administrative system of the Church owed much to Sixtus V. He limited the College of Cardinals to seventy;...

Dozens of useful photos of various paintings from around the world! A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.

Enlarged image from Olga's Gallery of Portrait of Pope Leo X with Cardinals Giulio de Medici and Luigi de Rossi

A site featuring the work of Cezanne, Monet, Picasso, and Mondrian, among others, that explores pictorial space in a composition There are lesson plans for ages 4-18, and a great section where works are juxtaposed for comparison. Use the...

Dozens of useful photos of various glass art from around the world! A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.

This site provides an image of M.C. Escher's famous lithograph, "House of Stairs," which can be enlarged by clicking on it. Included is a quote, which briefly explains how this piece of art introduces "[a] playful element" to "the...

A descriptive site from Alientravelguide.com that explains nine different styles of painting.

This is a picture of Revere's engraving depicting the Boston Massacre.

This art museum site offers an enlarged image of "The Tempest."

Providing an image of Escher's famous lithograph, "Drawing Hands," this website includes a brief quote deconstructing the piece of art. Image can be clicked on and enlarged for viewing purposes.

Providing an image of Escher's famous lithograph, "Drawing Hands," this website includes a brief quote deconstructing the piece of art. Image can be clicked on and enlarged for viewing purposes.

Providing an image of Escher's famous lithograph, "Drawing Hands," this website includes a brief quote deconstructing the piece of art. Image can be clicked on and enlarged for viewing purposes.

Providing an image of Escher's famous lithograph, "Drawing Hands," this website includes a brief quote deconstructing the piece of art. Image can be clicked on and enlarged for viewing purposes.

This site provides an image of M.C. Escher's famous lithograph, "House of Stairs," which can be enlarged by clicking on it. Included is a quote, which briefly explains how this piece of art introduces "[a] playful element" to "the...

This site provides an image of M.C. Escher's famous lithograph, "House of Stairs," which can be enlarged by clicking on it. Included is a quote, which briefly explains how this piece of art introduces "[a] playful element" to "the...

Located on the outskirts of Sofia, Boyana Church consists of three buildings. The eastern church was built in the 10th century, then enlarged at the beginning of the 13th century by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who ordered a second two storey...

Dozens of useful photos of various carvings from around the world! A useful reference in an art or history class. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.