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Government Sites
Archives of American
Art - The collections of the Archives of American Art comprise the largest source in the world of
primary source documentation on the visual arts in America. You can access information through AAA's online
catalog, finding aids and guides, and a committed reference staff.
Arts &
Culture - (Smithsonian) - Read interesting articles on art, music and performing arts topics.
Ask Joan of
Art - Do you have a question about American art and don't know how to find the answer? Art
information specialists at the Smithsonian American Art Museum can help using both print and electronic
reference resources.
Meet Amazing Americans - America's Story - Discover the inventors, politicians, performers,
activists and other everyday people who made this country what it is today.
NGA Classroom For Teachers and Students - Here's a great place where teachers and
students can connect art and curriculum from the National Gallery of Art.
NGA Kids - Choose
from a variety of activities or projects from the National Gallery of Art, enjoy an animated musical adventure, take a
tour through the sculpture garden, and more.
Search for Artists in the American Art Museum - (Smithsonian) - An alphabetical list of
Artists and their works.
Smithsonian Education For Students - (Smithsonian) - This is a place for kids to explore,
discover and learn. Find out about art, science, history and the secrets of the museums.
Smithsonian Latino Center's Kids Corner - This site highlights Latino exhibitions and
collections from across the Smithsonian; there are three major galleries: 1) a Kids Gallery with an activity that
shows the importance of portraiture in cultural and artistic expression; 2) the Son Clave Lounge featuring Latino
music from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage video collection; 3) Meso Time, a unique
space allowing the user to take a virtual visit through Mexico’s pre-Columbian past.
Other Resources
A Lifetime of Color: Timeline of Art - Explore the world of art and artists through our interactive
timeline and glossary.
A. Pintura Art
Detective - Follow A. Pintura on an art history adventure.
Architect Studio
3-D - On this Web site, you can design a house, walk through it in 3D, and then share it with the
world. You can also learn more about architecture, past and present, and explore Frank Lloyd Wright's life and
work.
Exploring
Leonardo da Vinci - Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance,
yet he left only a handful of completed paintings. Explore this site and learn about this fascinating scientist,
inventor, and artist.
Featured Artists - Corcoran Museum - Featured artitsts listed alphabetically.
How We Make A Movie - The Pixar Process - At Pixar, films go through 4 stages:
development, creating a story line; pre-production, addressing technical challenges; production, making the film;
and post production, polishing the final product. Learn about the specific steps of each stage.
Literature Database - PBS American Masters -
Learn about some of the most influential and significant American writers like Edgar Allen Poe, Arthur Miller, and F.
Scott Fitzgerald.
Mars
Millennium Project - Take a journey of inspiration and discovery as you explore Mars through
answers to questions asked of artists, scientists, engineers, and astronauts.
Metropolitan Museum of Art - Explore and Learn - The page for young people
includes family guides, museum hunts, and art games. From discovering a dragon to guessing a detail, there's
something fun for everyone to do and learn.
See
Artists in Action - Watch professional artists Ta-Coumba Aiken and Judy Onofrio create original
compositions to see artists in action using the visual elements and principles.
Visual Arts Database - PBS American Masters
- Learn about some of the most influential and significant American artists like Jasper Johns, Georgia O’Keefe,
and Annie Leibovtiz.
WebMuseum -
Check out this online exhibit of famous paintings, a complete index of artists, and a useful glossary!
Page Revised - 12/29/2009
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