American
Impressionists of the Late 1800 - Tour: American Impressionists of
the Late 1800s and Early 1900s
ART HISTORY RESOURCES
ON THE WEB: - Prehistoric Art: General Paleolithic Art Mesolithic
Art Neolithic Art Ancient ...In-depth hyperlinked lists divided by period
and maintained by Chris Witcombe, Professor of Art History...
Cave
of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc...radiocarbon dating indicates these are perhaps
the oldest paintings ever made dating from around 32000 years before present.
This website provides a unique look at the discovery, research, preservation,
and historic importance as well as providing an opportunity to "visit"
the cave.
Inside Art - An Art History
Game... An adventure in art history by Educational Web Adventures,
Teachers’ Resources
Loggia is dedicated to the study of the arts and humanities. The mission is to provide an informative and engaging experience related to the study of art and art history, architecture and design, and classical studies including mythology and literature.
The Adoration of
the Magi by Fra Angelic - a streaming slideshow that lets viewers
hear an explanation while viewing this Renaissance painting of thee kings
bearing gifts for the Christ Child. (National Gallery of Art)
Getty
Exhibitions: Illuminating the Renaissance - Collection of intricate
works from the Flemish illumination period from 1470-1560. Includes zoom-in
feature for more than 130 works of art.
Early American Paintings - Chronological presentation of portrait and landscape paintings by U.S. artists from 1671 to 1830.
Pigments Through the Ages - Online exhibit that includes the most important pigments used through the early 20th century.
"Simon Schama's Power of Art," hosted by Columbia University professor Simon Schama, find insightful analysis of eight artistic masterworks, each of which represents a turning point in history. An excellent site for examining the emotional power of art as well as for understanding art from a historical perspective.
Timeline of
Art History - A project of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Timeline
provides an overview of the history of art as illustrated and represented
in the Museum’s collection.
World Myths and Legends
in Art - This collection of images brings together 26 works of art
in the collection of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts inspired by mythology
around the world. The rich variety of images makes it possible for teachers
to address a wide range of study areas, incl
‘Web Access to Rock Art: the
Beckensall - the celebration of rock carvings made by Neolithic and
Early Bronze Age people in Northumberland in the north east of England,
between 6000 and 3500 years ago. Over 1000 carved panels are known and
most of them are still located in the countryside.