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Government Sites
Archives of American
Art - The largest source of primary source documentation on the visual arts in America. You can
access information through the online catalog, finding aids and guides, and reference staff.
Arts &
Culture - 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.
Eyeing America - Prints of Robert Cottingham - Take a tour across America with
artist Robert Cottingham.
Latino
Center's Kids Corner - Smithsonian - View three major galleries: 1) a Kids Gallery; 2) the Son Clave
Lounge featuring Latino music; 3) Meso Time, a virtual visit through Mexico’s pre-Columbian past. (Flash
required)
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.
On the Road - Eyeing America - During the 1970s, Robert Cottingham made
numerous visits to cities across America. During these travels, he photographed cities and trains, which he later
used as the source material for his paintings and prints.
Online Museum - Eyeing America - View collection from Robert
Cottingham.
Search for Artists in the American Art Museum - An alphabetical list of artists and
their works.
Smithsonian Education For Students - This is a place for kids to explore, discover and
learn. Find out about art, science, history and the secrets of the museums.
Other Resources
Featured Artists - Corcoran Museum - Featured artitsts listed alphabetically.
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.
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.
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