Art Institute of Chicago: Collections: Vincent Van Gogh: Self Portrait

Vincent van Gogh Self Portrait With a Straw Hat.

Art Institute of Chicago's Lion Sculpture

Art Institute of Chicago

Annotated slideshow reviews the design of an addition to the the Art Institute of Chicago designed by Renzo Piano. Exterior and interior views convey all of the essential characteristics of Piano's work.

From the BBC's documentary series "Simon Schama's Power of Art," find a synopsis of the broadcast on the Dutch master Van Gogh.

The Potato Peeler.

L'Arlesienne.

An annotated slideshow that focuses on the impact that Van Gogh had on the German and Austrian expressionists.

Mask, from West Africa.

Examine an Egyptian bronze figurine depicting Re Horakhty, one of the many different names by which Egypt's sun god was called. Also view two accompanying video clips that provide useful background information about the Egyptian god of...