Media Centre: Fine Arts: Art

Art History

The Australian National University server offers access to approx. 130,000 images - some 48 Gb of data - all concerned in some way with the history of art and architecture mainly from the Mediterranean Basin.

Art Sites on the Internet
This is a comprehensive central access point to cultural resources on the Internet. Links are classified by area specialization. You may search for sites by browsing through the cultural sites or by implementing a search request. Areas of specialization include: Visual Arts/Performing Arts/Media Arts/Literary Arts

Ceramics Today
This site includes links to all kinds of information on ceramics from "how to" information to links to other ceramic sites on the internet.

Crayola Art Education
This site includes lesson plans, information on art techniques and everything you ever wanted to know about working with crayons.

Discovery of a Palaeolithic painted cave at Vallon - Pont-d'Arc
Explore the recently discovered Palaeolithic painted cave at Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in France. Enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful collection of unique engravings found in the large galleries. A wonderful site!

The Getty
The J. Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic institution devoted to the visual arts and the humanities. The site includes online art as well as programs for education, scholarship, and conservation.

Glenbow Museum>
Located in Calgary, Alberta, this is western Canada's largest museum. It features a significant virtual exhibition of western cultural history, ethnology, military history, mineralogy and large art collections, including Native works.

Global Show-n-Tell Museum Wings
Global Show-n-Tell is a virtual exhibit that allows children to show off their art to their fellow students (and adults!) around the world. The site also includes links to other sites featuring childrens' work.

Louvre, Paris
Visit one of the world's most famous art museums! Enjoy: Treasures of The Louvre/A short history of the Museum/A short history of the Building/Louvre Basics/Organization of the collections/Louvre Floor Plan

McMichael Canadian Art Collection
All Ages/ The McMichael is one of Canadaís top public art galleries and, in fact, is the only major public gallery thatís completely dedicated to Canadian art. They're the home of Canadaís famous Group of Seven, and have a strong collection of work by First Nations and Inuit artists.

National Gallery of Canada
Links to the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography. Summarizes what's on view and what's in store for the future. Includes a calendar of lectures, films, family activities and performing arts.

Vatican Museum
Let this page come in completely then scroll down to the bottom to access 596 images from the Vatican collection. Also available are links to the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City and more! (Graphics Heavy)

WebMuseum
You may want to start exploring a tiny subset of these collections first. Try the medieval art exhibit. Most artworks are exhibited in the Famous Paintings section. If you are looking for information and work of a specific artist go to "Artist Index" while in the Famous Paintings section.

World Art Treasures
This page uses the medium of technology to promote the discovery and love of art. Many links to the worlds most famous art treasures! Scroll down to "World Art Treasures" and choose a subject.

World of Escher
This site will share stories, provide insight, and discuss Escher's works. Also includes Roger Penrose and his mathematically based puzzles.

Yahoo - Art: Museums and Galleries
Yahoo provides a comprehensive list of art museums online.