The Getty Research Institute:
Online dictionary of art terms
The Artist’s Tookit: In
depth guide to the tools (visual elements and principles) that artist’s use to
create a composition
ArtLex: Extensive
online dictionary of art terms for artists, collectors, students, and educators
ART HISTORY:
Google Art Project:
Online database of high resolution images of famed artworks in museums
throughout the world, complete with art historical online activities and
resources
Artcyclopedia:
General guide to artists, masterpieces, and art movements
ArtHistory.net: Guide
to artists, art styles and periods, and art mediums
Smarthistory: Open
art history textbook presented by the Khan Academy on artists and artistic
styles and themes; includes an art historical timeline
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art
History from the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art New York:
Chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of art history
The Art Story: Guide
to modern art including information about artists, art movements, timelines,
art theory, and current exhibitions
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Artble: Encyclopedic
website with information about various artists
Famous Artists 125: Brief
biographies on famous artists
Animated Artists’ biographies for kids
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