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University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Career Alternatives for Art Historians
This vast collection provides information on careers for those with training and interest in art history, outside of the world of universities.
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Martin Lawrence Galleries: Robert Deyber
Audiences of all ages will love the humor in the artwork of Robert Deyber. Most of his paintings are funny interpretations of famous phrases. In a way, he creates a visual play on words.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Caravaggio
This resource contains a biography of the great artist as well as a gallery of his works. Be sure to click the link at the bottom for more information.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: American Impressionists
This site provides many examples of American Impressionistic work. Also, under the section titled "Overview", it gives information into the origins of American Impressionism (click the "continued" link after the paragraph).
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Childe Hassam, "Allies Day"
This resource includes a picture of the famous painting, "Allies Day," as well as a brief description of the history behind it.
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Festival of Light
Follow this museum trail and discover through seven paintings how different cultures have used light as a form of symbolism in their work.
Other
National Gallery, London: Take One Picture Art & Design
Need some art project ideas? Here are a few from the National Gallery in London. Most of these ideas center around a particular artwork from history. Great student examples with only brief explanations.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
Albright Knox Art Gallery: Experiencing Sculpture
Students will become familiar with three sculptures by Mona Hatoum, Jennifer Steinkamp, and Erwin Wurm, and observe and respond to sculpture through the use of discussion, writing, and artmaking.
Other
Gallery of American Impressionism
This resource is an online gallery where you can search through many American Impressionists works.
Other
National Gallery, London: Take One Picture Science
Here are some wonderful examples of how to use art to teach science. Lesson plans are not included but there is a brief explanation of the project for each visual example.
Other
The Bronze Gallery: Alfred Braye
This is a short English biographical essay about Braye, with photos of some of his sculpture.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: William Morris
This site from The Victorian Web provides a wide variety of excellent resources related to Victorian artist William Morris, including a biography, social and political history, and information about his visual arts, themes, literary...
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Caravaggio. The Crucifixion of St. Peter
This site has a wonderful picture of the "Masterful" painting.
Art Institute of Chicago
Book Bindings by Mary Reynolds: A Selection
A visual gallery of bookbindings by surrealist artist Mary Reynolds. Much of her work is inspired by Marcel Duchamp and adds an interesting flair to her pieces. You can view information about each piece by clicking on the image.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Degas and Dancers
This ibiblio.org page provides an introspective look into the story behind Degas' dancer paintings. Also includes a gallery of such paintings as "The Dancing Class."
Other
Monet & Japan: Under the Wave Off Kanagawa
A thoughout background from the National Gallery of Australia of the work as well as several interesting facts about "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," by Katsushika Hokusai. A image of the piece is provided.
Other
Tagxedo
Tagxedo is a tool for making word clouds for visual displays and graphic use. Students insert a piece of text and the words are laid out to form a shape. A Tagxedo can also be created by pulling text in from a website, Twitter handle,...
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Artists Biographies
Click on the name of your chosen artist on this website to read a short biography.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pedro E. Guerrero: Capturing the Artist
This media gallery from the American Masters and VOCES co-presentation of Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey explores Guerrero's working relationship with sculptor Louise Nevelson. Guerrero was a gifted photographer of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pedro E. Guerrero Photography Workshop
This media gallery contains video clips from the American Masters and VOCES co-presentation of Pedro E. Guerrero: A Photographer's Journey. The videos are intended for use in a beginner's photography workshop. See the support materials...
Other
The Fitzwilliam Museum: Vive La Difference!: Introduction
An introduction to the presentation of French and English stereotypes through satirical works. View prints created by the French and prints created by the English.