Updated on March 9, 2017
These sites help high school students analyze the elements of different studio artistic styles and learn to appreciate how art moves us.
Destination: Modern Art, from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA,) is a site for kids ages 5-8. Their interactive online gallery give kids the opportunity to learn more about some of MoMA’s collection in depth, as well as works at…
From site: Smarthistory.org is a free multi-media web-book designed as a dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for the traditional art history textbook. Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker began smARThistory in 2005 by creating a blog featuring free audio…
The renowned painter Elizabeth Murray takes kids on a tour of her studio, explains the use of her tools, shows us some of her favorite paintings and walks us through the creation of her art from inspiration, through sketches to…
Search for artists by name, artworks by title and art museums by name or location. There are brief descriptions for 8,500 artists, with links to related artists and time periods.
This searchable directory of art resources is categorized by time period and geographic region. There are also links to museums worldwide. From prehistoric to contemporary, and from the Near East to Africa, every culture and time period is represented. There…
CyberMuse takes you on an interactive exploration of the National Gallery of Canada’s permanent collection. This virtual museum lets you examine details in selected pieces, with narrated explanations.
From site: Human vision is like a clock: it works in a very particular way. The exhibit Color Art and Vision teaches students how human vision works and has influenced on Western art. Art and science are not always an…
From site: A look into … backyard paradises created by visionary artists … around the world. Each backyard paradise featured here is a monument to the passion and vision of its creator. Visit the work of 10 untrained, visionary artists…
These Asian museums have resources for K-12 teachers, students, and their families. For teachers, there are curriculum guides, lab collections you can embed in your presentation or site, “Freer in Focus” talks by docents, providing background on different works in…
You can take an interactive tour of the museum at midnight, accompany an artist on a tour across America, learn about African masks, discover buffalo hide art and create your own. There are several games and activities associated with several…