Feature one famous artist a month with a series of portraits, biographies, and examples of their gallery. With masters such as Augustus Rodin, Francisco Goya, and Michelangelo, the resource provides opportunities every month for kids to...

A description of life in Florence, Italy during the Renaissance, the emergence of humanist thought, and of how the Renaissance got its start in Italy. The Lorenzo de Medici's important role as a patron of the arts in Florence is...

A look at the rebirth of the Renaissance in the context of five interrelated issues: a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the concept of "the Great Chain of Being", political changes, Humanism, the literary doctrine of...

This brief ibiblio.org article provides an overview of the key painters of the Renaissance in Italy. The artists and their major works are the key focus here and while further links on them are available, but you will not find anything...

This site from ibiblio.com explains the Renaissance, not only as a time period, but as how it changed thought, writing, and art throughout Europe. See links to Renaissance in Italy, Germany and Netherlands.

Discusses all aspects of European Renaissance including the artists of Italian high renaissance. Links to the renaissance movement in the Netherlands, Germany and France.

View fifty selected pieces from the Robert Lehman Collection of European art, which features paintings, drawings, and works of decorative art from the Italian and Northern Renaissance up through the twentieth century. An excellent survey...

An Italian site containing a comprehensive biography of artist Michelangelo. Also includes images of some of his paintings.

A great online collection of the work of Renaissance master Raphael, who was famous for painting angels, Madonnas, and saints. View a huge high-quality collection of his drawings, paintings, and tapestries and read insightful analyses of...

A listing, with links, of some of the artists associated with The High Renaissance art.

Easy-to-read short biography of Titian citing his background and his accomplishments. Part of a school project for 8th graders.

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

This resource includes images of some of Parmigianino's most famous paintings including "Madonna with the Long Neck." It includes a biography of the artist.

A chronological listing of artists from the High Renaissance. This list covers the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Works of art and biographies available with each name.

Complete discussion of Michelangelo, Italian Renaissance artist. Discusses his life, his impact on the art world, his political views of the times, and his influence on society. Explanation of works, additional links to other great artists.

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.

Very informative article on Titian's career as an artist, his works, his styles of painting, and his influences.

This resource contains several links to works by Paolo Uccello. By clicking on the links, the works can be accessed along with a biography on Uccello himself.

This presentation provides biographical information about Paolo Veronese including lots of information about his works and his style.

This site has biographical information for Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE), the political philosopher during the Italian Renaissance.

Lengthy biography detailing Michelangelo's life, his works, his achievements, and his influence on other artists. Links to his works including the Sistine Chapel.

This presentation provides a list of Duccio di Buoninsegna's work (complete with pictures), as well as a brief biography.

Artcyclopedia provides a biography of Michelangelo, celebrated artist of the Renaissance. The resource features links to famous works at museums around the world, articles, and other resources.

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