A superb online collection of Leonardo's art. View many of his masterworks at this site, along with drawings, paintings, and inventions. Each reproduction includes a short commentary. A detailed biography is included, with embedded links...

An online exhibit of representative art from the Harlem Renaissance.

Information about Leonardo da Vinci's observations of the natural world. An insightful commentary on the scientific achievements of the Renaissance.

This is a four slide-show examination of the pictorial series that the Harlem Renaissance artist Jacob Lawrence created in paint to tell the story of the "The Great Migration" of African-Americans from the Southern United States to the...

Illustrated essay on the paints and painting techniques used by Renaissance and baroque artists.

A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.

This website from the Web Gallery of Art provides a biography of Jan van Eyck (1390-1441), the recognized master of Flemish art during the Renaissance. Site provides links to his work.

An essay on the life and work of Sandro Botticelli, famed artist of the Italian Renaissance, with wonderful reproductions of two of his acclaimed works, "La Primavera" and "Birth of Venus." Part of a larger site on the Renaissance...

Biographical account highlights the life and career of German Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder.

Brief biographical history with links to images of his works including "The Four Holy Men." Also contains information on his high regard in Germany as an artist and offers interpretation of several of his paintings and his style.

Olga's Gallery on Michelangelo. There are 71 images with a biography of the artists. This is a great site on Michelangelo!

Short history of the life of Titian and a discussion of his work.

Detailed biography on the famous Italian painter Raphael who lived during the high Italian Renaissance. Discusses his influences by other artists, his works, and links to images of them.

Poet laureate Langston Hughes is featured in this brief biography highlighting his vast collection of writings, particularly his poetry, which drew upon racial and self awareness in America. See "Langston Hughes Activities" for related...

Ibiblio WebMuseum offers a detailed biography of Michelangelo and links to some of his famous paintings including The Sistine Chapel.

Biographical account highlights the life and career of German portraitist artist Hans Holbein.

Biographical account covers the life and career of Romare Bearden, African-American painter who worked in many different types of media.

This presentation provides a biography of Giorgione, an Italian painter who invigorated the Venetian school of painting.

This 4-day lesson plan asks young scholars to explore artistic points of view, explore the elements and principals that contribute to mood, and discuss social themes that were prevalent during the Harlem Renaissance. The 4-day process...