At the online home of the Art Institute of Chicago, browse the full scope and focus of the museum's collections of French impressionism, photography, architectural drawing, European decorative arts, American art, textiles, African art,...

For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.

Pieces from the Louvre's extraordinary collection of Islamic art are grouped together in this thematic overview that lets viewers explore the decorative characteristics and motifs of Islamic art. Wonderful photographs of carvings,...

Explore fashion from the 1700's with the slideshow. Includes a discussion of popular styles, textiles and silhouettes.

Through the examination of two textiles from opposite sides of the world you will go in-depth to reveal how fiber arts can tell us more about people in other cultures.

Older students will find this to be a fabulous resource with examples of Himalayan art. Be sure to click "Kids!" to find various activities, stories, and coloring pages for younger children. Paintings, sculptures and textiles are the...

Older students will find this to be a fabulous resource with examples of Himalayan art. Be sure to click "Kids!" to find various activities, stories, and coloring pages for younger children. Paintings, sculptures and textiles are the...

Besides viewing the collections and exhibits at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can view the "Timeline of Art History" and other useful resources at this site.

A great museum with a wonderful collection. See works of art, schedule tours for students, and see current (and past) exhibitions. Located in Hartford, Connecticut.

A comprehensive site on textiles of the North American Southwest. Includes a gallery, map, catalog, glossary and timeline.

This site provides illustrations and descriptions of Native American art and painting. Visual sampling of many Native American artists.

This site from Artisans in Focus contains wonderful information on the art of weaving. The site is outlined in link form for easy navigation and it contains information on subjects such as: preparing the yarn, dying the yarn, natural...

The mythical beast, the unicorn, was depicted in tapestries of the 15th century. This website explores the unicorn tapestries in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art through detailed images. A fun way to explore medieval art.

To the people of Madagascar woven cloth is more than just something nice to wear. Come explore the topic of textiles and their importance to these African people.

The home page of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Visit the museum through an interactive floor plan, or by area (American art, European art, Asian art, Arms and Armor, Costumes and textiles, Dutch ceramics, etc.).

A large collection of links to websites on the art of India. Looks at India's history and its ancient civilizations, and festivals, puppetry, dance, music, architecture, painting, and lots more.

Explore Mexican Folk Art by looking at different types of material and what they are used to make. Choose from clay, metal, leather, paper, plant fibers, stone, wood, and more.

Exhibition explores the influence and legacy of Genghis Khan throughout Asia following the Mongol invasions. The exhibit contains images of beautiful pieces of artwork, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and more.

Click on the map of Morocco to discover the textiles that come from each particular region.

Dozens of streaming videos to view based on African art and culture. View examples of how masks are used in festivals and ceremonies, how pottery is formed and fired, art that is created for everyday living, weaving on a loom, funeral...

A lengthy essay on the Second Industrial Revolution in Europe and the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author looks at seven major aspects of technology that were affected by the revolution and makes...

Learn about African kente cloth, including how it is made, when to wear it, and how to wear it. Accompanying interactive lets you can design your own kente.

Berber peoples, the indigenous inhabitants of rural Morocco, are known for their spectacular weaving. Shown on this website are 14 different examples.

An informative and colorful site with examples and descriptions of Indian artifacts, textiles, costumes, and performing arts. Students and teachers can use this site to find a brief overview of these topics.