Art

Artists at a Glance - If you are searching for concise background information on famous artists, this well-designed site is a great place to start. The alphabetical listing provides bigraphical information for most of the masters of painting and sculpture, along with a sample image and links to more information.

Artists on Art - Find ideas, inspiration and advice in this fascinating site's collection of painters' thoughts on art, collected from letters, writings, speeches and interviews. You may select from a list of artists, or browse writings by theme (i.e. "The Painting Process").

Women Artists in History - It can be difficult to find information on women artists in art history, so this site has collected a huge number in one place for easy reference. Each known major female artist is listed by period, from Medieval through today, with links to more information when possible.

American Artists - Search an alphabetical listing for biographies, essays, articles and more for over 2,500 deceased American painters, sculptors and photographers of note. If you don't have a particular artist in mind, you might prefer to browse the database by subject.

Modern and Contemporary Artists - This remarkably comprehensive site provides information on every major (and not-so-major) visual artist of the 20th century, with links to articles, reviews, images, and even items for purchase. The site can be searched by artist name, movement or discipline.

Art History Resources on the Web - Created in 1995, this massive site by Professor Chris Whitcombe of Sweet Briar College is the best place to start your research. Though heavily weighted towards Western Art, you'll find volumes of information on nearly every topic in the history of art.

The Art History Resource Centre - Concordia University's useful site includes newsgroups, mailing lists, library catalogs, article indexes, online collections, art history & arts web servers, and links on citing sources.

Timeline of Art History - The Metropolitan Museum of Art's timeline is an invaluable reference and research tool for students, educators, scholars, and anyone interested in the study of art history. Extending from prehistory to 1600 A.D., the timeline features an unusually vast amount of non-Western art.

Directory of Art Movements - If you are interested in learning more about a particular movement or period in art, this concise resource is the place to go. Brief descriptions of all major Western movements will help you better understand the development and history of art.

Art Quizzes - While the English translation is a little quirky at times, this fun French site is definitely worth the effort. Test your art history knowledge in a variety quizzes grouped by subject and period--there are even quizzes just for kids. Good luck!

The Art Museum Network - Over 200 of the world's leading art museums form this network, and their site provides links to them all, along with collection images, exhibition calendars, and more.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art - It's only appropriate that the world's foremost art museum would have the best site on the web. Browse the collection, shop at the store, and learn about The Cloisters, the Met's medieval sister museum. Be sure to explore MuseumKids, full of fun games and exercises.

American Folk Art Museum - If you are interested in exploring art that exists beyond the major collections, this might be the museum for you. Celebrating the extrordinary accomplishments of ordinary people, the AFAM's collection includes the work of self-taught artists from the 18th century through today.

A Guide to Art Museums in Britain and Ireland - Anglophiles will love this site, packed with information on art museums throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Be sure to explore the "Hidden Treasures" section, full of fascinating exhibits you may never have heard of.

The Art Cafe Resource Center - The Art Cafe is an artists' community and resource with articles on techniques in everything from oil and watercolor painting to papermaking and ink drawing. Explore art chats, board discussions, demonstrations, workshops and projects. This is a huge site-prepare to be overwhelmed!

The Painting Guide - Artist and educator Debra Clem created this guide for her students, and it reads very much like a good, concise textbook on painting. A great resource for the beginner.

Drawing Lessons - It may seem impossible to learn to draw online, but this collection of lessons in linear and atmospheric perspective, composition, and shading are a valuable, comprehensible introduction for beginners. Click on "Book Source" for a concise listing of classic drawing texts.

The Figure Drawing LAB - This wonderful, comprehensive site covers every subject connected to the art of figure drawing. In addition to all the resources contained here, there are links to other instructional sites and examples of drawings. Please be aware that many of the drawings feature nude figures.

Exploring Color and Creativity - Artist Nita Leland's site features art tips on color, creativity, design, watercolor, collage, workshops, books, projects, products and artist profiles. Start with "Articles," and take a look at the helpful advice on setting up your studio, and even take tours of the studios of other artists.

Art.com - If you're looking for a poster, print, or reproduction, this is the place to start. Search by keyword, subject, or artist, or browse by one of more than 10,000 (!) categories. To help aid in your decision, you can see any image framed, choosing from a variety of colors, finishes and mattes.

Visionary Art - Dedicated to the goal of exposing art enthusiasts to Visionary (or Outsider) art, this remarkable gallery offers original artwork to browse by artist, subject matter, price, and more. You will be amazed what $150 can buy here! Take a look at "About Outsider Art" for a good introduction to the genre.

PaintingsDIRECT - More than 10,000 original paintings, photographs, and limited-edition prints from 500 artists are available at this comprehensive site. Use their SmartCAT search engine to find artwork using a variety of criteria, view framing options, and even view work in human scale.

Novica's Art Gallery - Novica is a remarkable site which provides a wide range of fine art and folk crafts from around the globe. Features include detailed artist statements and work-site tours. There are even original paintings by elephant artists, which help to raise funds to support the endangered animals.

Fine Art and Crafts at Guild.com - Guild.com offers a variety of art media for purchase--original paintings, limited-edition prints, photography, sculpture, glass art, fibers, and more. Search by artist or keyword, or browse by subject or price range.