Smarthistory article explores the relationship between Dante and the visual arts and how the Divine Comedy played an important role in the creation of a great many outstanding works of art.

This resource includes a picture of the famous painting, "Allies Day," as well as a brief description of the history behind it.

This is a PDF report on an arts-integrated social studies curriculum project designed to provide third- through fifth- grade students and teachers with the tools necessary to: develop visual literacy skills; implement social science...

This site contains hundreds of illustrations that can be used to support instructional tasks such as describing objects and people (i.e., teaching vocabulary) or describing entire events and situations (i.e., teaching grammar).

Russian artists and poets working during a turbulent decade in Russian history, the 1910s, produced books that combined visuals with short poems as an expression of their uncertainty about Russia's past, present, and future.

A brief description of the beginning and growth of Surrealism between World War I and World War II including the goals and theories of this abstract art movement.

This vast collection provides information on careers for those with training and interest in art history, outside of the world of universities.

This site provides biographical information, images of works and literature of over 1000 Chilean artists.

This site shares a collection of expert and peer-vetted teacher resources that are searchable for teachers and students. Searching can be achieved via a subject, grade, audience, and/or type. Curricula standards for the following subjets...

This search engine provides access to more than 3000 items including visual art, audio files, primary source materials, and additional texts supporting and enriching the understanding of American Literature. RI.9-10.9 US Documents,...

Take a visual tour of "American Identities; A New Look," an exhibit of American fine and decorative art from the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.

Describes exactly how the Futurist artistic movement was initiated. Discusses the celebration of change in art during the 20th century. Includes a brief French translation.

This site gives an in-depth look into the Pennsylvania Impressionists and their history.

The Faust theme, that of risking eternal damnation by selling one's soul to the devil in exchange for magical powers, can be found in virtually every genre of music as well as in literature and the visual arts. Examples utilizing this...

Audiences of all ages will love the humor in the artwork of Robert Deyber. Most of his paintings are funny interpretations of famous phrases. In a way, he creates a visual play on words.

Emory Douglas led a graphic visual campaign expressing the story of the Black Panther Party.

This is the home page for Colorado Creative Industries, a division of the Office of Economic Development & International Trade. They support and encourage the innovators, creators, change-makers and dreamers who improve quality of...

The state displays its learning standards for the areas of dance, drama, music, visual, English/language arts, health, math,physical education, sciences, and social studies.