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These World Wide
Web sites are suggestions for finding materials which complement those
available in the University Library. Be sure to search the Indexes
before connecting to one of these links.
These sites are
maintained by many different organizations ; the University Library can
guarantee neither the currency of the materials offered nor the connection.
Let us know if you
have problems or suggestions for new links.
Art
History Resources on the web
| URL |
http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html |
| Host |
Sweet
Briar College, Virginia |
| Author |
Christopher
L. C. E. Witcombe |
| Description |
A
compilation of art history resources on the Web (first five sections are
based on Gardner's "Art Through the Ages"). |
| Particularly
useful for |
Links
to digital image finders, museum and gallery guides, handbooks and glossaries
of art terms, information on women artists and index of art history sites
around the world. |
Artcyclopedia
| URL |
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/ |
| Host |
Artcyclopedia
Inc. |
| Author |
Artcyclopedia
Inc. |
| Description |
A
"most effective guide to museum-quality fine art on the Internet." |
| Particularly
useful for |
Its
index by movement, medium, subject, nationality and the links to sites
where artists' works can be viewed online. |
British Museum Compass
Database
| URL |
http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/ |
| Host |
British Museum |
| Author |
British Museum |
| Description |
A
" database of around 5000 objects selected
from the huge range of the Museum's collections.." |
| Particularly
useful for |
anything from the British Museum. They
include pictures, bibliographic information and descriptions on - The Rosetta
Stone, Horsemen from the west frieze of the
Parthenon, and many other items - good source. |
A
Digital Archive of Architecture
A
Digital Archive of American Architecture
| URL |
http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/default.html
http://www.bc.edu./bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/ |
| Host |
Boston
College |
| Author |
Prof.
Jeffery Howe |
| Description |
Educational
site developed by a professor for a survey of architecture course. |
| Particularly
useful for |
Its
breakdown by periods, the many digitized images available, and the related
links. |
Joconde
| URL |
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/documentation/joconde/pres.htm |
| Host |
Ministere
de la Culture et de la Communication |
| Description |
A
frequently updated art/art history site for students and researchers, the
Joconde database compiles data on drawing, print, painting, sculpture,
and photography collections held in France. |
| Particularly
useful for |
Information
on French museums' public collections and exhibits;
images
(which are in the public domain) are included. |
Merimee
| URL |
http://www.culture.gouv.fr/documentation/merimee/accueil.htm |
| Host |
Ministere
de la Culture et de la Communication |
| Description |
Inventory
of French monuments with short description and pictures |
Modern
Masterworks: A retrospective look at the art of the 20th century
| URL |
http://library.thinkquest.org/17142/home.shtml |
| Host |
ThinkQuest |
| Author |
Created
by David Dowling and Michael Galduroz in cooperation with ThinkQuest. |
| Description |
A
searchable site. Includes many artist biographies and a virtual gallery
(including RealAudio commentaries). Also includes links to museum
sites and quizzes. |
| Particularly
useful for |
Students
seeking clear explanations of various contemporary movements and background
information on major 20th century artists and their works. |
World
Wide Arts Resources
| URL |
http://www.world-arts-resources.com |
| Author |
World
Wide Arts Resources, Corp. |
| Description |
Searchable
source for Arts resources on the Web |
| Particularly
useful for |
Images
of artists' works |
Selected
WWW Links
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