Artcyclopedia's biography on Italian Mannerist painter Agnolo Bronzino (1503-1572 CE). There are links to Museums which have works in their collections.
All art is political in the sense that all art takes place in the public arena and engages with an already existing ideology. Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei, offers an important contemporary example. The news that Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has been detained by authorities has prompted significant concern. Ai Weiwei has ben arrested by the Chinese authorities.
Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.
In this video [25:55] learn about many ways to combine art and science as we observe the world around us. We often think of scientists as methodical and precise, and artists as free-willed, impulsive creators. But did you know that some art has science packed right into it? And that artists throughout history have helped scientists conduct their work? Learn about the photography of Berenice Abbott who documented the changing New York skyline with photographs of architecture and urban design of the 1930s, and science interpretation in the 1940s to 1960s. Learn how to use the sun to air dry your salt dough creations and explore papier-mache.
Paint a vivid picture in your reader's mind with good descriptive writing! Artwork provides the perfect starting point for practicing descriptive writing that conveys color, shape, line, and mood.
Metis women are known for their skills in beading, quilling embroidery and finger weaving. Traditional arts and contemporary artists and their art is recognized through video, print and visual files.
This Artcyclopedia resource offers a brief overview of Expressionism and a chronological timeline that links to each artist.
Artcyclopedia describes what symbolism is along with a list of symbolist artists. Click on an artist to find more information on them.
Here is a list of British artists as well as links to a biography about them, and photographs of their famous works.
Trace the history of African American music from 1600-2000 and examine the styles, influences, artists and listen to samples presented by Carnegie Hall.
Article provides direct links to Brancusi's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
An exhibition of contemporary African art that pulls together the work of 28 artists from 15 different countries. Read artist biographies, view representative works, and think about two prominent themes that emerge from the collection: those of racial segregation and of Kinshasa, as an intersection of culture and trade. The collection documents the wide-ranging styles of African artists working today and examines the complex artistic traditions reflected in their work.
Artcyclopedia provides direct links to Leger's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
Artcyclopedia provides direct links to Braque's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
Artcyclopedia provides direct links to Rousseau's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
Artcyclopedia provides direct links to Duchamp's works in museums around the world. Online exhibitions and reviews.
This is the home page for the National Gallery of Art. It offers a search option to find any information about an art history period or of a work of art that you need.
Information about portrait artist George Romney. There is a biography, and different examples of his art from 1770-1790. These are high-quality images, with details available.
Take a look at Indigenous art, history, and culture as told through the historians, artists, students, and scientists in this featured resource collection. This Collection includes: Video (29), Lesson Plan (2), Media Gallery (5), Document (1), Interactive (2), Image (1), Webpage (1) for Grades All , Resources in Spanish (2).