A course on art conservation and on art media and techniques. Should be cross-checked against smarthistory.org.

A large collection of resource links here for a wide range of art periods and styles from ancient times to the modern day.

This site contains the terms used for art history in this glossary. Artistic definitions and words for children can be found here.

At this site from KinderArt students will learn about the Book of the Dead and its importance to Ancient Egyptian culture by creating their own Book of the Dead using colored pencils and scroll paper.

Students will have the opportunity to create a drawing of a flower using Georgia O'Keeffe as their inspiration. They will develop skills in drawing and composition and understand the difference between realistic and abstract art.

WhiteMountainArt.com is devoted to the art and artists who painted in the White Mountains of New Hampshire during the 19th century. Includes art, biographies, galleries, restoration, and more.

Take a one-minute tour through the history of sculpture. View a variety of sculpture techniques and be a sculpture critic. Visit the sculpture studio and learn about carving, casting and modeling. Meet artists, and see them at work....

This art project will teach students about various art styles and allow them to investigate various art historical periods. The site has a lesson plan included.

This game is played in the style of "Family Feud." Players are asked to recall the artist and/or other facts when shown a work of art.

Art students will learn about visual balance, visual texture, and textural paint by following the example of Wayne Thiebaud, famous for his dreamy 1960s paintings of cakes.

This lesson plan looks at the pop art of Andy Warhol.

This cross curriculum lesson plan encourages independent thought and investigation as learners examine images related to the cultures that combined at Jamestown settlement. Encourages the use of art to understand history. An informative...

In this second unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students are shown how to explain what the meaning of art is, they learn about the function of art in different cultures, why so much value is placed on art and cultural items, and...

Explore the ancient process of glassblowing and the science behind the art. Students will create their own sculptures, plan installations, and study renowned artist Dale Chihuly.

A teacher resource that explains an online activity through which students explore and find important objects in portraits. Click on the lesson plan link on the left to access a lesson on portraits and a student handout that goes with it.

A short list of artifacts dating back to Ancient Egypt with descriptions and images. Additionally, find links for activities, a timeline, and details of mummies to enhance study of the early civilization.

Voice of America offers an article about the arts in the Jazz Age including information about authors who wrote to protest what they saw happening in society. Read this article or listen to the narration of it.

Learn about the history of Hawaii by viewing this timeline of events dating from 1778 to the present. Acquire information about Hawaiian life, business, economy, arts, and history searchable by year or time period.

Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...

This resource presents a lesson plan which instructs students to work in groups of three to examine various pieces of art. They can be a reporter, an art expert, or an art historian, then use the terrific collection of links to do their...

In this lesson, students will incorporate information from the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts data access tool into an advertisement for a city of their choice. They will use persuasive and advertising techniques to convince others to...

Examine the typical Roman soldier from armor to burial during the early civilization. Additionally, enhance study with a timeline from the era and printable activities.

History for Kids reference page provides an overview of Native American art which is representative of unique and diverse tribes throughout the Americas prior to Columbus.

Kids learn about the Abstract Art movement and its major artist such as Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.