Architecture
Art Images for College Teaching AICT is a personal, non-profit project of its author, art historian and visual resources curator Allan T. Kohl . AICT is intended primarily to disseminate images of art and architectural works in the public domain on a free-access, free-use basis to all levels of the educational community. Emphasis is on western European ancient, medieval and Renaissance periods.
Great Buildings Online Provides information about more than 800 well-known buildings. It includes photos, architectural drawings, architect information, and downloadable 3-D models.
Links to the Past From the National Park Service/National Center for Cultural Resources--"Here is a site that goes both broad and deep into U.S. history and culture. Topics covered here include: archeology, architecture and engineering, cultural groups and landscapes, historic buildings and structures, laws/regulations/standards, mapping, maritime history, military history, museums and collections, registered historic places and landmarks, and travel. The sheer volume of content is staggering. " (Site description from Gary Price's Resource Shelf)
Structurae Information on works of structural engineering, architecture or construction through time, history and from around the world. Begins at the time of the pyramids in Egypt and Roman construction, continues to Romanesque and Gothic churches, through to the Industrial Revolution and the 20th century, to the present day.
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Art
ADAM Art, Design, Architecture and Media Information Gateway. This searchable online catalog is produced by a consortium of librarians in Great Britain. It indexes more than 2000 fine arts web sites.
Archives of American Art From the Smithsonian Institution--"Since 1954, the Archives has collected roughly 16 million letters, photographs, diaries, sketches, scrapbooks, business records, and other documentation that supports the study of the history of the visual arts in America. The Archives recently replaced microfilm with digitization to foster the widest accessibility to its collections and oral history interviews."
Mother of All Art & Art History Links This site is affiliated with the University of Michigan and is a gateway to 400 academic, museum and commercial art and art history sites.
Art Images for College Teaching (AICT) "The express purpose of this database, which offers 1,100 images personally photographed by the site’s creator, Allan T. Kohl, is to freely disseminate images of important art and architecture. The collection is organized into five categories: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque, 18th – 20th Century, and Non-Western, but one cannot search for specific images. Each photograph is concisely described and accompanied by cross references to where the subject is discussed in one or more of 20 widely used art history survey textbooks. Emphasizing that the site is a “Free Use Educational Resource,” Kohl encourages any use that is both educational and non-commercial, which will help faculty without the resources to buy access to expensive collections."
Artcyclopedia A commercial site which provides an index to artists and also to their work in museums.
ArtLex This is an online dictionary of art terms
Art Source This site is "a gathering point for networked resources on Art and Architecture. The content is diverse and includes pointers to resources around the net as well as original materials submitted by librarians, artists, and art historians, etc. The site is intended to be selective, rather than comprehensive."
National Endowment for the Arts The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. It is the nation's largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.
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Art History
Archives of American Art Search the holdings of the Archives of American Art, which has been part of the Smithsonian Institution since 1970.
Art History Gateway From Academic Info, a Directory of Online Resources. Sections include: Art Schools, Digital Library, Art Libraries, Art Museums, Photography, Art Education, American Art, Renaissance Art, Buddhist Art, Native American Art, and Rock Art.
Art History Resources on the Web From prehistoric eras to the 21st century, links to art from around the world, provided by Chris Witcombe art history professor at Sweet Briar College
Mother of All Art & Art History Links This site is affiliated with the University of Michigan and is a gateway to 400 academic, museum and commercial art and art history sites.
Sister Wendy's American Collection This website is based on the PBS series on art done by Sister Wendy Beckett. She begins her discussions on the history of American art with 18 pieces located at six museums. These are also good links to the museums themselves.
Timeline of Art History "The Timeline of Art History is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated especially by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.... First launched in 2000, the Timeline now extends from prehistory to 1800 A.D., and will continue to expand in scope and depth. The Timeline will span art history up to the present day by the fall of 2004."
World Myths and Legends in Art "This collection of images brings together 26 works of art in the collection of The Minneapolis Institute of Arts inspired by mythology around the world. The rich variety of images makes it possible for teachers to address a wide range of study areas, including language arts, humanities, art, social and cultural studies, and world religions."
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Museums
Art Institute of Chicago
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
National Gallery of Art
Tate Museum
Vatican Museums
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Film
Folkstreams.net: the Best of American Folklore Films Provides streaming video access to a significant collection of documentary films about folk culture in the U.S.
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Photography
American Museum of Photography A virtual museum on the history of photography. It provides a tour of its special exhibits. Also included is information on photographic techniques and photo preservation.
Catalog of Photographically Illustrated Books Use this website from the British Museum to search and view information and images from one of the world's most comprehensive collections of photographically illustrated books and texts in many languages relating to the history and development of photography, from 1839 to 1914
Digital Eyes An independent review of digital cameras, scanners, and software.
Digital Photography Review News about digital photography and imaging. Also includes reviews of digital cameras and accessories.
Smithsonian Photographs Online Visit the photography exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution.
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