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Government Sites
American Origins, 1600 - 1900 - View the days of contact between Native Americans and
European explorers through the struggles of independence to the Gilded Age. Major figures from Pocahontas to
Chief Joseph, Alexander Hamilton to Henry Clay, and Nathaniel Hawthorne to Harriet Beecher Stowe are
included.
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.
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.
Cover Art -
National Portrait Gallery - The portraits displayed in this site represent the variety of personalities and
art that have distinguished Time covers for more than three-quarters of a century. Heroes and rogues,
queens and presidents, popes and pop stars, singers and athletes - all have been nestled, in one form or fashion,
within Time’s trademark red border.
Encyclopedia
Smithsonian - Features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to
Smithsonian resources on subjects from Art to Zoology.
Freer Gallery of Art - Asian Collection - This museum offers a wide variety of programs
designed to better understand Asian art and culture. The programs aim to reach all visitors, including children and
adults with little to no experience with the arts of Asia.
Hall of Presidents - National Portrait Gallery - This virtual tour will allow you to navigate
through the National Portrait Gallery's, Hall of Presidents.
Online Exhibits from the Anacostia Community
Museum - The museum features several online collections including biographical information on
featured African American Writers.
Portraits of Character - National Portrait Gallery - Portraits of Character are a
feature in partnership with the Washington Times. This biographical feature includes a portrait from the
permanent collection and a related story.
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.
Vice-Presidents who ascended to the Presidency - Discover how
fourteen Vice-Presidents stepped into the presidential role and helped shape history.
Other Resources
American Art - Corcoran Museum - This museum presents, interprets and
preserves the art of our times and of times past. Learn about this center for American art and check out the online
exhibits too!
Contemporary Art - Corcoran Museum - Highlights from
the Corcoran's permanent collection of over 16,000 works of art.
European Art - Corcoran Museum - Highlights from the Corcoran's permanent
collection of over 16,000 works of art.
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.
New York -
HomeworkNYC.org - This is a great resource for kids on many different subjects - from languages to
science.
Timeline of Art
History - The Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History is a chronological and geographical exploration of the
history of art from around the world.
Page Revised - 11/8/2011
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