MUSEUMS:

 http://smarthistory.org/

Smarthistory.org is a free and open, not-for-profit, art history textbook.

 http://nasher.duke.edu/ 

Nasher Museum of Duke University

http://camraleigh.org/

 CAM Raleigh Contemporary Art Museum

NC Museum of Art

http://www.ncartmuseum.org/
This is our very own NC museum of art.  We have a fantastic permanent collection as well as internationally traveling exhibitions.  There are many programs being offered for all ages.  This is a world class art museum right here in our own backyard.   

Visual Art Exchange

http://www.visualartexchange.org/

  (VAE) is a non-profit gallery and artist association that supports and educates emerging, professional and student artists. Each year VAE exhibits the work of more than 800 artists in 60 exhibitions and hosts 50 educational programs. VAE also is the force behind SPARKcon, an interdisciplinary art and design festival in Downtown Raleigh.

Metropolitan Museum of Art

http://www.metmuseum.org/

This website is the gateway into the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Enter through the explore and learn section and students can discover the artwork of the ages.

VanGogh Gallery

http://www.vangoghgallery.com/
Fantastic resource for learning about Van Gough and how he "trained" to become an artist.

NGA Kids-National Gallery of Art

 http://www.nga.gov/kids/
This site offers truly outstanding viewing and learning experiences.

Museum of Modern Art

http://www.moma.org/education/multimedia.html
Destination Modern Art, a changing collection of art, enables users to participate in activities, look carefully at the art, and learn about artists, techniques and inspirations. Much more is available.

Lascaux-A visit to the Cave

http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/
A virtual tour of the cave in France where caveman-era art was discovered.   SUPER COOL!!

Eternal Egypt

 http://www.eternalegypt.org/EternalEgyptWebsiteWeb/HomeServlet
On this site you can explore 7000 years of Egyptian culture and history.

The Renaissance Connection

http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/
This fun site explores Renaissance visual arts and innovations and their role in the making of the modern world.

Leonardo Da Vinci
Wow~ This site has it all for those of us who love Leonardo Da Vinci! Check it out!

Picturing America
A very cool website that is packed with information.  There is a time line of art, artist information, links, lessons and tons and tons of photos.  You have to check this out!  Parents, you will like this page!

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-art/painters/index.html

This site has wonderful information about India and their famous artists!

Albright Knox Art Games http://www.albrightknox.org/artgames/index.html

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