Other
The Merrill C. Berman Collection of Graphic Design
Numerous examples of graphic design images from artists around the world. Categorized by country.
Other
Biddington's: Pop Art
Includes a definition of Pop Art, artists who contributed to the movement, and where they did so.
Other
Museum of Web Art
A fascinating site devoted to art and graphics used on the world wide web. Explore the best in buttons, banners, counters, and more.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Art Jobs & Careers
A resource for exploring a wide range of careers in the arts, from advertising and animation to video games and web design.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Graphic Designers
This resource provides occupational information about graphic designers.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Circle Designs
In this lesson, students explore circumference and diameter by creating an abstract design with circles. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
EL Education
El Education: Graphic Lettering Alphabets
These graphic lettering alphabets were created by 5th/6th grade students in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. They were products from a study of fonts, lettering and graphic arts, to build skills to enhance the visual presentation of all their...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Rockwell Kent
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Rockwell Kent is described here along with information on his contributions to art through painting, graphic art, and writing. His graphic art included poster design.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Paul Rand
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Paul Rand is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his work as a graphic designer.
Other
Aiga: Design Observer
A designer's portal featuring writings, news, and critical essays on graphic design, social innovation, urbanism, popular culture, and criticism.
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Australian Designers at Work
The Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia, hosts an online exhibit about Australian designers. Visitors can explore careers in design by following links to each of six profiles on designers representing distinct design professions.
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Australian Graphic Designer at Work
From the Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia this is the graphic designer section of the on-line exhibit and activity center, "Australian Designers at Work". This page examines the life and work of graphic designer Ray Parslow.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Carlos Cortez
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Carlos Cortez is described here along with information on his contributions to art through graphic design.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Talking Textiles: How Do Textiles Talk?
Interactive series of graphics, with samples of the Bayeux Tapestry and an adire cloth from Nigeria Explains how to look closely at the imagery, color, and patterns of textiles to undercover their hidden meanings and symbolic content.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Graphic Designer
Thorough look at a career as a graphic designer or commercial artist. Information covered includes: tasks and duties, personal requirements, how to enter job, working conditions, employment conditions, and the job market. A personal...
Kentucky Educational Television
Kentucky Educational Television: Kentuckians in the Arts
Profiles of Kentuckians involved with the arts provides information about arts-related jobs and pursuits. Positions covered range from professors and graphic designers to cartoonists and sculptors.
Other
Pankpages
Site contains free downloadable graphics such as buttons and backgrounds, as well as tutorials which focus on Photoshop.
Other
Coastal Carolina University: Ashes2 Art Projects
Detailed descriptions of three projects done by Coastal Carolina University students that combine art history, archeology, graphic design, web design, and digital photography. The projects are a collaboration between other universities...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Leonard Baskin
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Leonard Baskin is described here along with information on his contributions to art through graphic design and sculpture.
Other
Graphic Greats: Photo Treatment
This resource presents an article about the use of photos in documents.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: m.c. Escher
An awesome review of the M.C. Escher exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. There are 24 images of Escher's works here out of the 330 that the National Gallery has on hand. There is also a biography on Escher that is very useful.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Lester Beall
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Lester Beall is described here along with information on his contributions to art through achievements in graphic design.
Other
Art Daily: Stray Dogs Opens at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
As an example of a possible career outlet for a graphic designer, this site provides a graphic novel called "Stray Dogs." The site is looked at as a published book but includes additional information on the publication process as well.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Joseph Binder
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Joseph Binder in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.