Art History

Commemorating the end of the First World War, this shows how artists on all sides portrayed the conflict. 110 paintings, each with excellent commentary, depict the war as it was fought on land and sea.

Artlex.com includes discussion of the origins and significance of cubism from its early 19th century origins in France - the brainchild of Braque and Picasso - to the later development of the movement and its successors.  Includes links to art work.

A good DaDa site, including a definition of the early 20th century movement, an index of artists with short biographies and some samples of their work. There's a large collection of poems and prose as well.

Monet, Degas, Renoir and Cezanne were reviled when they held their first exhibition in 1874. Visit this display of the controversial canvases, complete with a facsimile of the catalogue and contemporary reviews.

This companion site to the textbook has served as a comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted guide to the defining phases of the world's artistic tradition.  It includes chapter reviews, flash cards, downloadable lectures, and much more.

The History of Art Virtual Library is a collection of links relating to Art History and computer applications in Art History.  The site is sponsored by CHArt, the Computers and History of Art Group. This site is aimed at everybody interested in art, but it has a special focus on the academic study of Art History.

Pages devoted to an exploration of Surrealism, emphasizing its preoccupation with the sleeping psyche. A section on the History of Surrealism provides useful context. There's also a discussion on the workings of dreams, and of different types of Surrealism.

Great little site dedicated to France's Fauvist movement. Characterized by free and expressive use of color, this site is equally liberal in its use of images and includes discussions of the development and evolution of the movement.

The Timeline of Art History is a chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated especially by The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. The Museum's curatorial, conservation, and educational staff--perhaps the largest single corps of art experts anywhere in the world--research and write the Timeline, which is an invaluable reference and research tool for students, educators, scholars, and anyone interested in the study of art history and related subjects.