VISUAL ARTS RESOURCES Besides providing links to the national libraries, this site includes examples of treasures from the libraries. For example : rare maps and books, as well as sheet music by famous composers. Voice of the Shuttle has links and resources on : A) Literary periods, genres, poets, dramatists & theatre, and writers B) Mass Media and Media Arts C)Visual Arts Check the ELSS Library Mass Media Pages ! The Art Newspaper Online reports on old art, new art, decorative art, the commercial and the non-commercial world of art. It looks at the art world as part of ordinary life. For example, exhibitions do not happen just because someone thinks it would be nice. In reality, there is a complicated combination of factors which includes high finance, international diplomacy and the aspirations of museum directors. Eyes on Art A great place to learn about art history and terminolgy, Interactive lessons guide students. Cave and Rock Painting The latest news about humanity's earlist artwork ! Images from the history of world art and archæology for use in the classroom Search by subject or time period. Interactive map using multi-media The Art of Ancient Sudan: The Kingdom of Kush at Meroë (4th c. B.C. to 325 A.D.) The Great Canadian Guide is the result of the integration of CHIN's Guide to Canadian Museums and Galleries and the Official Directory of the Canadian Museums Association. Over 2400 cultural institutions and attractions can be found in this unique, comprehensive, on-line gateway to Canadian heritage. Art History Network Offers Art History, Archaeology and Architecture resources and links. Search topics include artists, civilizations, and historical eras. Locate images and virtual tours. ArtsNet resources and links from J.P. Getty foundation Minneapolis Institute for the Arts features excellent resources . The Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking is an internationally renowned resource on the history of paper and paper technology. The Web Gallery of Art contains over 6,500 digital reproductions of European paintings and sculptures created between the years 1150 and 1750. A considerable number of the pictures are commented and biographies of the significant artists are given. A versatile search engine allows you to find pictures in the collection using various search criteria. A number of guided tours make it easier to visit the Gallery and to understand the artistic and historical relationship between different artworks and artists included in the collection. Online resources for univeristy course. Women in Art Here we will celebrate the arrival of women artists into the art history mainstream. So you ask, "Why are there so few great women artists?" Find out here ! Costume gallery.com (English and French) Information on historical costume and clothing design.View examples from different time periods (original artwork). Includes Medieval , Victorian, and 20th century. |
