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Periods and Movements |
Doing Research on the Web |
The resources provided in
this section will help you locate the best background information and images
on periods and movements available on the web. Just so you don't forget, the
Webmuseum:
http://www.oir.ucf.edu/wm/
is an excellent starting point for quickly finding the basics about an artist,
period or movement. To find out about the latest sites available, type Webmuseum:
+artistname, period or movement name into any of the major search engines. The
Webmuseum Artist Index:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/louvre/paint/auth/
is also a worthwhile bookmark. If they don't have what you're looking for, try
these resources below:
Yahoo: Periods and Movements:
http://www.yahoo.com/Arts/Art_History/Periods_and_Movements/
This page provides information on the latest additions to the evolving electronic
world of on-line art, as it relates to Art History periods and movements.
Voice of the Shuttle: Artists
and Works by Chronology:
http://humanitas.ucsb.edu/shuttle/art.html#artists
Provides links to limited amounts of general overview material for each period,
along with links to individual artists.
Period and Style for Designers:
http://www.Tulane.EDU/lester/text/lester.html
Not JUST for designers, this site provides annotated examples of architectural
style from each major period in Western art. A good starting point for understanding
the style of a particular period.
Safe Haven:
http://www.ultranet.com/~rsarkiss/home.htm
You can find a brief biographical sketch accompanied by excerpts and examples
of the artistic and intellectual contributions from artists, musicians, philosophers
and poets here.
Diotima Art Collections
Page:
http://www.uky.edu/ArtsSciences/Classics/artfordio.html
Diotima is the definitive web resource for issues surrounding women and gender
in the ancient world. At Diotima, you'll find links to fantastic exhibits like,
Women and Gender in Ancient Egypt:
http://www.umich.edu/~kelseydb/Exhibits/WomenandGender/title.html
and Erotic Art of Ancient Rome:
http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/w/x/wxk116/eros/
A very good resource for the Classical World.
ABZU:
http://www-oi.uchicago.edu/OI/DEPT/RA/ABZU/ABZU_MUSEUM_INDEX.HTML
A service of the Oriental Institute & Museum at the University of Chicago, this
site offers links to museums and other information sources concerning the Ancient
East and Near East.
Byzantium:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medweb/
Probably one of the most comprehensive specialized resources available in the
humanities, this site attempts to track all existing and emerging web links
related to Byzantine and Medieval Studies.
Perseus Project:
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/
Highly popular humanities related sites on the web, PERSEUS provides an interactive
overview of the Ancient world, as well as a database of images which can be
accessed by query.
Exploring Ancient World
Cultures:
http://eawc.evansville.edu/
Integrating a site -specific overview of ancient cultures from around the world
with images and primary source texts, this site is one of the best general introductions
to the subject. The cultures of India, Asia and Africa are presented along with
Western cultures. Medieval culture and history is also presented.
ORB: Online Reference Book
for Medieval Studies:
http://orb.rhodes.edu/
You can teach yourself everything you'd ever want to know about the Middle Ages
by using this site. It provides copious links to background material on the
period, examples of objects and primary source material, as well as links to
many issues surrounding the times--an extremely worthwhile tool.
Arthurian Legend and Art:
http://www.iserv.net/~dorcasb/arthur.htm
Connections between the ethos, art, literature and myth of Arthurian England
are explored here.
Leonardo's World:
http://www.corbis.com/leonardo97/
Interactive, and of incredibly high graphic quality, this site will introduce
you to the world of the Renaissance through the life and works of Leonardo DaVinci,
one of the world's most important natural philosophers and artistic master.
This site provides a timeline which integrates a description of Leonardo's life
and examples of his work with the major cultural and intellectual breakthroughs
of the time. It also offers a free screensaver, along with a 9-step program
to becoming a "Renaissance woman or man," if you are so inclined.
Michelangelo.com:
http://www.michelangelo.com/buon/bio-index2.html
If you're looking for a quality introduction to the life and works of this artistic
master, here's the place to go!
The Art of Renaissance
Science: Galileo and Perspective:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/7074/art.html
This hypermedia essay provides must -see treatment of the relationship between
art and science in the renaissance. A discussion of the intellectual and political
influences on the development of "perspective" in art is presented,
integrating artist examples.
Related Webmuseum Sites
Gothic Painting:
http://sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk/wm/paint/tl/gothic/
Italian Renaissance:
http://sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk/wm/paint/tl/it-ren/
Northern Renaissance:
http://sunsite.doc.ic.ac.uk/wm/paint/tl/north-ren/
La Renaissance:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/glo/renaissance/
Baroque Costumes:
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/1663/costumes.html
A very complete overview of the baroque period, its etiquette and other lifestyle
issues, including examples of the literature and costumes of the time.
The Age of Enlightenment:
http://mistral.culture.fr/files/imaginary_exhibition.html
Although the design of this site is primitive, and it is slow loading, this
is one of the only sites to discuss the age of enlightenment and the French
revolution, while integrating a discussion of art. The site provides a genealogy
of major artists, along with annotated examples of their work.
Origins of Modern Childhood:
http://www.uampfa.berkeley.edu/exhibits/newchild/
Using art and culture from the 18th Century in Britain, this site uncovers the
origins of our modern concept of childhood. An excellent way to learn about
the cultural legacy of childhood, as well as the art and literature of this
period.
William Blake Archives:
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/blake/
A poet, illustrator, mystic and visionary philosopher, Blake was one of the
first artists to explore the relationship between text and the visual arts in
his work. This site provides overview material on the life and times of this
controversial figure, as well as links to art and textual examples from his
associates.
Rossetti Archives:
http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/rossetti/rossetti.html
The life, times and work of this premier pre-Raphaelite poet and artist are
explored, described and discussed at this site.
Related Webmuseum Sites
Jacques-Louis David:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/auth/david/
Revolution and Restoration in England:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/theme/revolution.england.html
Revolution and Restoration in Other Countries:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/theme/revolution.other-countries.html
Victorian Web:
http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/hypertext/landow/victorian/victov.html
A multitude of cultural, economic and intellectual contexts in the 19th Century
are presented and explored here, along with a complete discussion of their impact
on the art, literature and culture of the time. Excellent examples of Victorianism
in art, lifestyle and literature are also provided, along with links to related
sites.
Sites to check out at the
Victorian Web include:
Victorian Art in Britain:
http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/hypertext/landow/victorian/art/artov.html
pre-Raphaelites:
http://www.stg.brown.edu/projects/hypertext/landow/victorian/art/prbov.html
Romanticism on the Net:
http://users.ox.ac.uk/~scat0385/
This site presents scholarly articles on the literature and art of the time,
along with a set of useful links, mostly related to literature.
Voice of the Shuttle: 19th
Century:
http://humanitas.ucsb.edu/shuttle/art.html#artists-19th
A very complete selection of examples related to Art History, Architecture and
other elements of cultural style.
The Germ:
http://www.walrus.com/~gibralto/acorn/germ/
In addition to presenting and discussing the works of the Romantics and pre-Raphaelite
artists, this site provides information on the women associated with the movements!!!
The First Impressionist
Exhibition:
http://lonestar.texas.net/~mharden/74nadar.htm
It's beautiful, but... what will the critics say? This on-line presentation
of works by artists in the first Impressionist exhibition, which included Cezanne,
Renoir and Monet, presents the paintings and let's you discover what the critics
had to say.
Van Gough: a Handshake
in Thought:
http://van-gogh.org/
Images, letters, memoirs from his sister and a biography of the artist can be
found at this excellent site.
1918 - 1998: The Art of
the First World War
http://www.art-ww1.com/
Sponsored by UNESCO, eight European museums present The Art of the First World
War, a Web exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the First
World War. The exhibition features over 100 paintings by 54 artists from museums
all over the world.
Modernism:
http://www.modcult.brown.edu/people/Scholes/modlist/Title.html
An index of major artists associated with "Modernism."
Asada Gallery Cubism:
http://www.connectint.co.jp/cubism-asada/
Examples of famous Cubist artists can be found here, along with a brief textual
explanation about the movement.
The Official Picasso Website:
http://www.clubinternet.com/picasso/homepage.html
With an introduction written by his son, the site includes a tour of the current
Picasso exhibition, as well as information on the life and times of this great
artist.
An Encounter with Marcel
Duchamp:
http://www.val.net/~tim/duchamp-aug96.html
Really one of the most interesting modern artist sites, it includes audio files
of Duchamp talking about his work, and a timeline.
The Fauves Page:
http://204.108.230.3/kmsweb/fauve/
For a complete overview of Fauvism and examples of the work, check out this
site.
No More Words:
http://www-personal.umich.edu/~rmutt/dictionary/NoMoreWords.html
A "non-glossary" of Surrealist terms.
Futurism:
http://shoga.wwa.com/~sluggo/futurism/
Manifestos, links to artists and other futurist resources on line, and a brief
introduction to Futurism are presented here.
The Original Fluxus Homepage:
http://www.nutscape.com/fluxus/homepage/
Did you know Yoko Ono, wife of John Lennon is a pivotal figure in the Fluxus
movement? Learn more about her contributions as well as those of many others
here.
Bauhaus:
http://www2.ucsc.edu/people/gflores/bauhaus/b.html
An online introduction to this early 20th Century German art movement.
Pop Art:
http://www.fi.muni.cz/~toms/PopArt/contents.html
A very helpful and detailed overview to Pop Art is presented at this site, along
with a series of links to pop artists like Andy Warhol, describing their lives
and work.
Webmuseum Related Sites
The 20th Century:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/20th/
Fauvism:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/20th/fauvism.html
Picasso and Cubism:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/20th/cubism.html
Expressionism:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/glo/expressionism/
Futurism:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/20th/machinery.html
Abstraction:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/20th/abstract.html
Abstract Expressionism:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/20th/abs-expr.html
Pop Art:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/20th/pop-art.html
Surrealism:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/louvre/paint/glo/surrealism/
DaDa:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/glo/dada/
Links to Postmodern Art on the Web:
http://ccwf.cc.utexas.edu/~kellner/pm/pm-art.html
Includes links to artists like Andy Warhol and Laurie Anderson as well as links
to authors like Thomas Pynchon.
Universe in Universe: Interart
Directories:
http://www.kulturbox.de/univers/e_intart.htm
Probably the best single resource for Non Western Art History related sites
on the internet. You can access a multitude information on countries in Asia,
as well as Africa and India, via a clickable map. The Americas section includes
an excellent selection of links from Latin America, African Americans in the
US and other diversity related arts sites and issues in the US.
Asian Arts:
http://www.asianart.com/
The on-line journal for study of Asian Arts includes links to current exhibitions,
articles and galleries, along with general resources provided by other organizations.
A very useful, highly rated site.
Asian Art Index:
http://www.ArtIndex.com/links.htm
A comprehensive on line guide to art resources, galleries and museums relating
to Asian Art.
West Meets East:
http://www.op.net/~uarts/lin/index.html
A novel exploration of the relationship and interrelationship of Western and
Eastern art from 1600 to 1900. The significance of major artistic figures in
each Chinese dynasty are described, along with hyperlinks to further information
and examples. The "Western" sections provide treatment of the Medieval,
Renaissance, Baroque/Rococo, Romanticism, and Impressionism.
Japanese Art and Architecture:
http://sunsite.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/japan/
A brief, handy online overview of Japanese art with examples, sponsored by the
Webmuseum.
Clickable Map of the African
Continent:
http://artnetweb.com/guggenheim/africa/africamap.html
That's right! Click on the map and get a mini overview of the cultural significance
of a particular African country to Art History on the continent. A great basic
overview.
Webmuseum of Latin America:
http://museos.web.com.mx/
A guide to on-line materials for all aspects of Latin American art (including
indigenous art), featuring links to museums and galleries.
The Manas of India:
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/
A wonderful site that provides a colorful introduction to many aspects of Indian
culture, including architecture, art and cinema amongst other things.
The Incredible Art Department:
http://www.artswire.org/kenroar/
If you're looking for the answer to why Mona Lisa is smiling, you just may find
it here. In addition to offering links to art departments around the country,
this site provides valuable resources on individual artists, periods and movements.
A must see.
World Art Treasures:
http://sgwww.epfl.ch/BERGER/
Masters of European Art from the Berger Foundation are accessible here in a
series of virtual exhibitions. The site also includes a number of on-line presentations
related to Europe and Asia. The section on China is particularly informative,
providing timelines and historic overviews of the major time periods as they
relate to the artifacts exhibited.
Spiro Architecture Slide
Library:
http://www.mip.berkeley.edu/query_forms/browse_spiro_form.html
This slide library allows you to view expandable images of buildings and other
historical sites from around the world.
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