Two sixty minute lessons are presented in this site which examines Emily Carr's paintings of the culture of the First Nations.

Biography highlights the career of Philip Johnson, founder of the Department of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and designer of many landmarks across the nation, including Pennzoil Place in Houston,...

See an example of how one teacher used the painting of Madame de Pompadour in her classroom to develop a lesson for a personal still life.

In a panoramic view this painting tells the story of John the Baptist. Included in the site are a great description and analysis of the work and a special zoom feature that allows you to look closely at the painting.

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

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.

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.

Picture of John Smibert's painting "The Bermuda Group". Site explains who is in the painting.

A tremendous display of fine art complete with the artist's bio and studio address, as well as the type of painting it is (oil painting, water color etc.) The font size on this site is small but readable.

Exhibition of portraits of fourteen vice presidents who later became president tells the stories of their careers in pictures and words. Includes videos of taped interviews with four former vice presidents. [Exhibition opening: January...

An exhibition delving into the life and works of one of the leading Dada artists, Marcel Duchamp. Includes examples of his alter-ego portraits and videos of interviews with the artist and with experts discussing his art. [Videos are...

Discover this painting by William Frederick Yeames. It has a unique narrative about the English Civil War. Also included is a special feature that allows you to get a zoomed in look at the painting. There is also a lesson plan in which...

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

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

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.

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.

Become better acquainted with this lively painting depicting a crowded fair in Nottingham. A special feature allows you to get a zoomed in look at the artwork.

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 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.

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

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.