Handout
BBC

Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Caravaggio

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC presents the topic in this thematic exerpt from Simon Schama's popular visual art documantary "Power of Art".
Handout
ArtLex

Art Lex: Mannerism

For Students 9th - 10th
Artlex.com defines and describes mannerism in European art between 1520 and 1600 with examples by Michelangelo, El Greco, and others. Features links to related artists, concepts, terms, and examples.
Graphic
Other

History of Mannerism Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists a few different famous examples of Mannerist architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries. Click on the link and receive a large image and a biography of the work. Brief, but good information.
PPT
Other

Alien Travel Guide: All About Sculpture

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a descriptive site that offers information on types, styles, media, artists, history, and periods in creation of sculpture.
Website
Other

Virtual Uffizi Gallery: Take a Virtual Tour of the Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
See the artwork located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. This resource brings the images to you. Just click on the room or topic and see background information and a link to the image.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Renaissance Florence During the Renaissance

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Florence, Italy during the Renaissance. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.