Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: The Holy Family
This site from the Web Gallery of Art provides a digitized image of this famous painting by Michelangelo. Includes some notes on the background of the painting and the artist's style. A link to a page containing a biography about...
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Michelangelo/painter, Sculptor, Architect, Poet
An Italian site containing a comprehensive biography of artist Michelangelo. Also includes images of some of his paintings.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Cecilia Beaux
A brief biography of Cecelia Beaux, portraitist and one of the most successful female artist of her era. Included is a self-portrait.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Tour: Winslow Homer Watercolors: Themes and Styles
A survey of Homer's watercolors in the collection of the National Gallery of Art considers his technique and choice of subject. With links to a biography of the artist and to information about his work in other media.
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Martin Lawrence Galleries: Marc Chagall
A beautifully written biography about one of the leading artists of the 20th century. Showcases a vast collection of works from Chagall's portfolio including prints and paintings.
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Frederic Remington
This site contains a biography on artist Frederic Remington. Also includes a copy of his "Self Portrait on a Horse".
Other
Architect of the Capitol: Kamehameha I
Learn biographical information about King Kamehameha I along with details of the statue sculpted by artist Thomas R. Gould depicting Kamehameha in his regal garb.
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Pacific Northwest Ballet
Site details performance and program schedule of the Seattle based company. Includes photo gallery and biographies of the dancers and artistic staff.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Lalique
An example of Lalique's work along with a biography of the artist is given here.
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Michelangelo
Olga's Gallery on Michelangelo. There are 71 images with a biography of the artists. This is a great site on Michelangelo!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: George Harrison
Read detailed biographical information on ex-Beatle and solo artist George Harrison, a 2004 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Sir Elton John
As one of the first rock artists to use the piano as a lead instrument instead of the guitar, Elton John has had a very successful musical career. Learn more about him and his music with this biography, discography and more.
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Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
The web page for this copyright administrator for a variety of entertainment intellectual properties. In addition to comprehensive theatre library, site provides detailed biography and discography of artist and properties represented.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Precisionism
The biography of the American Art movement Precisionism which took place during the 1920s and 1930s. Check this site out for more information, artist links and images.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Folk Art
The biography of the American Art movement Folk art. Use this site out for more information, artist links and images.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Futurism
The biography of the Art movement known as Futurism. Use this site out for more information, artist links and images.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Photorealism Art Movement
The biography of the Photorealism art movement founded in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Use this site out for more information, artist links and images.
Other
Nga (Australia): Welcome to the Water Planet Paperworks by James Rosenquist
A lengthy biography of artist James Rosenquist. Full of colorful images and interviews. A challenging read.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Kerry James Marshall
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Kerry James Marshall, an African American painter and printmaker whose work examines aspects of black culture in the United States. His unique images extend the grand traditions of history...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Laura Wheeler Waring
Short biographical sketch on Laura Wheeler Waring, an American painter and educator who often depicted African American subjects.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Augusta Savage
Read interesting facts about the life of American sculptor and educator, Augusta Savage, who battled racism to secure a place for African American women in the art world.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Salvador Dali
A learning module that begins with "Salvador Dali" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Robert Feke
Brief biography of artist Robert Feke, the early American artist who painted "Isaac Royall and his Family."
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Egon Schiele
This WebMuseum site offers a biography of the Austrian expressionist painter Egon Schiele, links to related artists, and pictures of some sample works.