National Arts Centre (Canada)
National Arts Centre: Arts Alive: Music Resources: Famous Composers
Visit this site to read about the life and works of great composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin, plus many more!
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Neoclassicism
Writers and craftsmen including Alexander Pope, John Dryden, Jonathan Swift, and Josiah Wedgwood found inspiration in the classical period. This article explores how their works adopted the style, genres, aesthetic values, and subjects...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Introduction to Ancient Greek History
Consisting of twenty-four video lectures, this introductory course in Greek history traces the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the Bronze Age to the end of the...
Other
Dulcinea Media Inc.: Grandes De La Musica: Pablo Sarasate
This is a short biography of Pablo Sarasate who was a Spanish violinist and composer of the Romantic period.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Jean Antoine Houdon
View several of Houdon's most famous sculptures from the neoclassical period of art. All linked to descriptions of the pieces.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Neoclassicism
This site, taken from the Nation Gallery of Art talks about some of the art pieces of the Neo-Classical period.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Selected (8) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Elizabeth Bennet clashes with the proud Mr. Darcy, but soon questions her rush to judgement - in this classic commentary on love, propriety,...
Classical Net
Classical Net: Musical Periods
This site contains the most significant artistic output of the most important composers within each historical period.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Timeline of Famous Composers: 1100 1700
A PDF timeline of composers in the Gothic, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Neo Classicism, an Introduction
Brief introduction to Enlightenment concepts as reflected in the art of the period, illustrated with a painting by English artist Joseph Wright.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Biography
Brief biographical sketch of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, an Austrian composer of the Classical Era.
Mex Connect
Mexico Connect: The Post Classic Period
This article includes a summary of Toltec culture and civilization. There is also a link to a timeline of Mexican history.
Other
Dr. Estrella's Abridged Dictionary of Composers
Find basic accurate information on more than 500 composers. Most of the content also contains links to other sites that can provide even more information.
Quia
Quia: Music Trivia
A great study tool for a music class! Students match classical muscians to the instrument they play in one of four games: matching, concentration, flashcards, word search.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Composers Then and Now
During this lesson students will have the opportunity to research the following composers: Kenny G, W.C. Handy, Johannes Brahms, and Amadeus Mozart. Students will learn to navigate the Internet to locate important facts. They will also...
Other
Dr. Estrella's Abridged Dictionary of Composers
Would you like to know if a famous composer shares your birthday? At this site, simply click on the month and all known composers birthdays will appear! The composers also include links so you can read more about them.
Quia
Quia: Composer Timeline
Try to put this list of nine famous composers in order from the earliest to the most recent. If you need help, click on "Give me a hint," or check your answers at the end of the quiz.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Shadows" by t.s. Arthur
The full text of the short story "Shadows" by T.S. Arthur. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: What Can She Do by Edward Payson Roe
Read the full text of "What Can She Do" by Edward Payson Roe about the wealthy Allen family who suffers a devastating loss.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Cast Adrift by t.s. Arthur
Read the full text of the novel "Cast Adrift" by T.S. Arthur.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Barriers Burned Away by Edward Payson Roe
Read the full text of "Barriers Burned Away" by Edward Payson Roe which is notable for its description of the Chicago Fire.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Spy" by Richard Harding Davis
The full text of the short story "The Spy" by Richard Harding Davis. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Book of Memory by t.s. Arthur
Read the full text of "The Book of Memory" by T.S. Arthur on this site.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: After the Storm by t.s. Arthur
Read the full text of the love story "After the Storm" by T.S. Arthur about a young, struggling, married couple.