Pupils read information about Orientalism, the artists who painted in that style, and study examples of the art. In this art style lesson, students read about the periods of Orientalism and the artists who created with the style. Pupils...

Seventh graders investigate the concept of mood and how it influences various types of art. They create an abstract painting and demonstrate how mood is present in the work. Also, 7th graders construct poems using word choices to set...

in this ESL adjectives worksheet, students read about adjective that end in 'ed' and 'ing and add the proper ending to adjectives related to a cartoon.

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the April 2008 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

In this present perfect and past simple worksheet, students create a conversation in which two friends talk about Paris. Students use the subject and verb given in the prompt and add any necessary words to create correct sentences.

Search for artwork using online museum databases. Young artists will create their own online art treasure hunts based on a specific theme and set of criteria.

Students identify three-dimensional forms in various buildings and construct three-dimensional paper forms.

The official website of the Louvre is a treasure trove of the incredible art displayed at that iconic museum.

A selection of artworks displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Categorized by theme, including Masterpieces, The French Revolution, Travel, Landscapes, and more. Clicking on an artwork leads to a description of the piece and a...

A closer look at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss: In the Michelangelo Gallery at the Louvre, the visitors crowd around this idyllic image of a loving couple: a winged man and a swooning woman in a voluptuous embrace, their lips about to...

A closer look at the Madonna of the Rabbit: Take a closer look at the Madonna of the Rabbit, a major work by Titian which was painted in the 16th century and is conserved at the Louvre. The commentary by Jean Habert, curator in the...

Pieces from the Louvre's extraordinary collection of Islamic art are grouped together in this thematic overview that lets viewers explore the decorative characteristics and motifs of Islamic art. Wonderful photographs of carvings,...

Take a tour through the Louvre and discover examples of art depicting daily life in ancient Egypt during the time of the pharoahs. Read descriptions of the scenes and click to learn more about the details of the artwork itself. A very...

A great excerpt from Frommers world travel guide about the famous Parisian fortress/museum, The Louvre. Offers a brief history behind the museum and its acquisition of over 30,000 priceless pieces of artwork, tips on which works are a...

Learn what it means to designate an artwork as an artistic masterpiece by considering twelve works linked together in a thematic trail of Louvre-owned masterworks. Each piece can be enlarged for closer inspection, and description windows...

Site that describes and depicts paintings from the renown Louis La Caze Collection at the Louvre Museum.

Official web site of the museum, with links to virtual visits, online exhibitions, and a storehouse of resources designed to make its collections available to a worldwide audience.

Official web site of the museum, with links to virtual visits, online exhibitions, and a storehouse of resources designed to make its collections available to a worldwide audience.

A closer look at the Winged Victory of Samothrace: A peerless masterpiece of Greek sculpture, the Winged Victory of Samothrace standing on the prow of a ship overlooked the sanctuary of the Great Gods on the island of Samothrace. The...

A closer look at the Mona Lisa: Forget the cliche and look at the painting. In the early 16th century, Mona Lisa represented a turning point in the history of portraiture. Leonardo da Vinci linked the monumentality of a figure before a...

Media-rich module examines a portrait of a nineteenth-century French newspaper magnate by Ingres. Accompanying commentaries and animations demonstrate Ingres's approach to portraiture and convey the work's historical and artistic...

A closer look at the Seated Scribe: Painted in bright colors and gazing expressively at the visitor, the Seated Scribe is one of the most famous statues in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities. Egyptologists think it is probably the...

Media-rich module examines a highly ornate French-made cabinet from the seventeenth century. Accompanying commentaries and animations demonstrate skilled craftsmanship, decorative style, and unique combinations of materials. Additional...

Take a closer look at a work of Egyptian sculpture wherein you can see details of the work through a virtual magnifying glass. Accompanying commentaries and animations provide historical and artistic analysis. Useful in-context tools...