York University
York University: African Canadian Online: Visual Art
Here you will find samples of artists' works along with biographies. Note that copying of any images from this site is strictly prohibited without written permission from the artist.
Other
Museo Nacional Bellas Artes: Artistas Visuales Chilenos
This site provides biographical information, images of works and literature of over 1000 Chilean artists.
Digital History
Digital History: The Artist in American Society
See how the creation of visual art in its many forms developed over the first half of the 19th century. In addition of the painters in the Hudson River School of Art, read about the beautification of natural spaces such as parks, and...
Terres en Vues (Land InSights)
Land in Sights: Visual Arts: Sylvain Rivard
View works by Sylvain Rivard and learn how his background and linguistic skills make him an invaluable resource within the First Nations culture.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Art of the Ancient Greek Theater
Explore an exhibition of art (sculptures and painted vases) that takes Greek drama as its subject shows the many different ways that Greek visual artists interpreted the dramatic arts in their work. Find a click-through slideshow of art...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Modern City in Art
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Other
Tfao: American Impressionism to Modernism
This site gives a breif history of art movements from Impressionism to Modernism, concentrating in America. There are also pages linked to key artists within each movement where you can also see their work.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: A 3 D Atlas of the Universe
Carter Emmart has been coordinating the efforts of scientists, artists, and programmers to build a complete 3D visualization of our known universe. He demos this stunning tour and explains how it's being shared with facilities around the...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Futurism
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.
US Department of Education
The Wolfsonian Inc.: Artful Citizenship Project: Three Year Project Report
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...
Other
An American Tradition: The Pennsylvania Impressionists
This site gives an in-depth look into the Pennsylvania Impressionists and their history.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Childe Hassam, "Allies Day"
This resource includes a picture of the famous painting, "Allies Day," as well as a brief description of the history behind it.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: James Abbott Mc Neill Whistler
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about James Abbott McNeill Whistler.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Hokusai
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Hokusai.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Albrecht Altdorfer
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Albrecht Altdorfer.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: John Constable
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about John Constable.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: John Lennon
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about John Lennon.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Karl Friedrich Schinkel
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Paul Gauguin
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Paul Gauguin.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Auguste Rodin
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Auguste Rodin.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: William Morris
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about William Morris.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: David Alfaro Siqueiros
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about David Alfaro Siqueiros.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Alfred Stieglitz
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Alfred Stieglitz.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Frank Lloyd Wright
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Frank Lloyd Wright.