PBS
Classics for Kids: Antonio Vivaldi
A short biography of Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Olga, Helen, Yuri and Sergey Mataev
Olga's Gallery: Thomas Gainsborough
Olga gives you many Gainsborough works, including "Mrs. Siddons". You can also link to a bio page on the site.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Willem Claesz Heda
Artcyclopedia has links to Museums and Galleries an the Internet that have the work of Willem Claesz Heda on display.
British Library
British Library: Henry Purcell: The Glory of the Temple and the Stage
An exhibit at the British Library commemorating the three hundredth anniversary of Purcell's death. Includes wonderful sound samples and some images of original manuscripts.
Other
George Frideric Handel: Home Page
This site has indepth information on Handel. It goes from birth to death and beyond. Contains chronological listing of when compositions were composed and where performed. Also has a good reference page for more info.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: The Love Letter by Jan Vermeer
A great Web Gallery of Art site for information on Vermeer's painting "The Love Letter." Click the links for a picture of the painting, notes about the painting, and a study of what Vermeer was trying to accomplish through the painting.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi
A short biography of the artist, engraver, and architect Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi from the Getty Museum's collection. Includes a reproduction of a pen-and-ink landscape by the artist, with an accompanying illustration detail and a...
PBS
Classics for Kids: Georg Philipp Telemann
A short biography of Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Frans Hals
Links to museum and gallery sites that have the work of Frans Hals.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Johann David Heinichen
A very interesting page outlining the life of composer Johann David Heinichen. This site includes his biography, a list of his compositions and links to some of his recorded music.
On Being
Speaking of Faith: On Being: Bach's Bible
Presented is an illustrated narrative slideshow that talks about the Bible's influence on one of Bach's compositions "Mass in B Minor." [ 3:48]
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Vermeer, Jan
This site offers brief biographical information about Vermeer but emphasizes his works. Over 20 paintings are featured as enlargeable images so you can get a close look at each one. Several works have in depth description and analysis...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Rococo Style
This website gives the history of the Rococo, a style of decoration in Europe and France in the 18th century. It applies to other forms of art, but not architecture. Provides related links.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Minuet
Wikipedia offers an excellent definition of the minuet, a dance for 2 persons in 3/4 time. Includes many hyperlinked terms.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Polyphony
Wikipedia provides a brief description and history of the term, polyphony, including many hyperlinked terms.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Franz Joseph Haydn
This is a biography on Franz Joseph Haydn. It also includes an audio lecture on Haydn with his music as a background to the lecture.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Sojurn: Johann Joseph Fux 1660 1741
Brief profile of Johann Joseph Fux with links to related information.
Other
J.s. Bach Home Page
Comprehensive site listing all of Bach's music viewable by BWV number, by category, by instrument, by key, by title, or by year. Includes brief reviews of many recordings. Excellent biography with portraits. Very complete information...
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University: Sojurn: Canons of the Musical Offering by Js Bach
This site provides an excellent explanation and analysis of the Musical Offering with lots of pertinent links to musical terms.
Other
Bach Central Station
Many links available at this one site. Everything from analysis to education to biographies to audio files.
Other
Jewish Christian Lit: Jephtha: An Oratorio in Vocal Score
Complete vocal score and story of the oratorio Jephtha by G.F. Handel.
Other
Del Mar College: Bach's Method of Transcription
This site provides a comprehensive account of how Bach's BWV 964 method of transcription was derived with particular interest for interpreting what musical ideas were deemed important by Bach. Especially handy for guitarists who are...
Other
National Museum of Women in the Arts: Clara Peeters
Biographical information on Clara Peeters, and a link to her portfolio.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Nicolas Poussin
Provides a biography of Nicolas Poussin along with links to some of his works and other related information.
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