As part of a larger exhibit on science and the history of scientific instruments, this site examines a painting by Joseph Wright and its connection to the scientific studies of the vacuum. The painting, which is accompanied by a...

An interesting site that delves into how forensic scientists perform minimally invasive autopsies using state of the art technology.

These notes provide useful background information about the featured painting 'Bacchus and Ariadne' and the artist as well as some suggestions on using the painting in the primary classroom, ideas for activities and cross-curricular links.

The visitor may view "The Ambassadors" from Hans Holbein the Younger. The entire painting can be viewed in a larger format.

What a terrific site! Many museums are listed, described, and contents revealed.

This program encourages teachers to use paintings to teach literacy skills to primary age children. Here you can find a dozen examples of projects to try with your students that incorporate art and language arts.

See examples of how one teacher used this painting by Turner to inspire her students to write and draw.

Here are some wonderful examples of how to use art to teach science. Lesson plans are not included but there is a brief explanation of the project for each visual example.

See an example of how one teacher used this painting to teach a writing lesson. You can read an excerpt from a student's writing and read about the painting.

This site offers an up-close look at a painting by Joseph Vernet. You can zoom in on the art as well as get a better understanding of it through the written notes.

See examples of ways other teachers have used the painting 'The Fighting Temeraire' to teach a variety of subjects in their classroom.

These notes will help you walk away from this painting with a better appreciation and understanding of its content. A special feature will allow you to get a zoomed in look.

See an example of how one teacher used this painting by Tintoretto to inspire her students to write and draw.

This painting is the last of a four-part series painted for Charles Jacoby. The notes will help familiarize you with the content of the work and the special zoom feature will give you a closer look at the painting technique.

Located in Washington, DC. The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the recognition of women in the arts, including a tour of their on-line galleries.

This site lists museums, galleries, image archives, and web sites online which exhibit John Singleton Copely's art. A few periodical articles are also included.

Exhibition of portraits of American heroes, statesmen, writers, artists, scientists, and historical figures draws on the paintings in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery to consider the story of America. View portraits from...

Annotated example of a poster produced by anti-Vietnam War activists serves as a useful resource for analyzing poster art as a form of protest.

Listen to Wendy Wick Reaves, a curator at the National Portrait Gallery, as she discusses the self-portrait of Louise Nevelson.

Wendy Wick Reaves,a curator at the National Portrait Gallery, discusses the pencil drawing by Stuart Davis and explains how he achieves the look of his self-portrait.

A brief audio discussion of Elaine de Kooning's charcoal drawing of saxophonist, Ornette Coleman. Interesting comments by Wendy Wicks Reaves, curator at the National Portrait Gallery.

A picture of a bust of Georgia O'Keefe is accompanied by some information about her painting style and place among modern American artists.

Portraits in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery can be seen and understood with excellent gallery notes that also survey the history of portraiture in American art leading up to the modern period.

Visit an example-rich exploration of poster art and learn how famous faces have been used to convey meanings and messages across the decades. An excellent resource for discovering how art can be a window into a particular time, Ballyhoo!...