Art Education Subject Guide

Web Resources

 

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The following Web sites contain information and images for the research and study of the visual arts. These services are available at no cost.



A Lifetime of Color

This is Sanford's Art Education Resources page for grades 1 - 6.  Lesson plans include techniques and projects designed around well known artists' work.

Art History Resources on the Web

Created by Christopher Witcombe, professor of Art History at Sweet Briar College in Virginia, this site directs the user to Web resources by time and stylistic periods. Also includes links to museums and galleries.

Artcyclopedia

Searching tool for locating Web sites on artists and museums. The interface is searchable by artist name, title of work, or museum. Links users to Web sites containing images and text.

AskArt

Reference tool can be searched by artist name. Gives references to books and periodicals about the artist, museums owning works by the artist, dealers, and auction records.

Crayola Creativity Central

Consult Crayola's art educators site to locate over 800 lesson plans and 1000 arts and crafts projects.  This well designed site is fully searchable.  Users need to register.

Kennedy Center ArtsEdge

Curricula, lessons plans, image collections, and exhibitons are among the web links on this site.  Professional resources include links to professional development sources and workshops.

Kinder Art

This site contains information useful to teachers and home schoolers working with gradres K - 6. Includes links to articles, students with special needs, edible art, and information on how to make non-edible art supplies.

Mother of All Art and Art History Links

The Art History department at the University of Michigan developed this site linking users to a variety of Web art and art history sites. Includes information on art schools and departments, online exhibitions, museums, informational pages, and more.

Wet Canvas

All purpose Web site for the living artist, art educator, and researcher.  Contains artist profiles, information on at suppliers, chat room, blog, and images.  Create your own artist profile and user account.

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