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Air Force Crossroads- Hope you came ready to have fun because this section has tons to
offer both kids and teenagers alike. From sports to arts to video games, you
will find hours worth of information and entertainment that will keep you
coming back for more. |
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American Treasures of the Library of
Congress - A guide to some of the
"treasures" in the Library of Congress. Check out Thomas Jefferson's
handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence. |
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Anacostia Museum and Center for African
American History and Culture On-Line Academy-
The Academy features a series of people offering their expertise and sharing
their insights on different subjects. Collectors, preservers, scholars, and
educators conduct virtual lectures, workshops, and demonstrations for your
enjoyment and education. |
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Archives of American
Art - Spanning the centuries since the
founding of America to the present day, the collections of the Archives of
American Art comprise the largest source in the world of primary source
documentation on the visual arts in America. You can access information through
AAA's online catalog, finding aids and guides, and a committed reference staff.
There is also a doing research section for additional assistance. |
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Art Interactive - Hirshhorn
Museum - This art interactive will show you a
few different types of sculpture in the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden,
and encourage you to explore your own artistic expression by making a piece of
art online. |
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Ask Joan of Art - Do you have a question about American art and don't know how to
find the answer? Art information specialists at the Smithsonian American Art
Museum, using print and electronic reference sources, will help you get
started. |
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Bottlecaps to Brushes - Cappy, the skateboarding giraffe is a cartoon character based
on a bottle cap sculpture at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. He'll show
you some of the other works of art in the museum's collection and suggest some
fun activities. |
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Creating French Culture - This Library of Congress page gives an overview of French
history through the eyes of the art and culture of the times. |
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Freer Gallery of
Art- This museum offers a wide variety of
programs designed to foster better understanding of Asian art and culture. The
programs aim to reach all visitors, including children and adults with little
to no experience with the arts of Asia. |
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden - This site features the Smithsonian's museum of international
modern and contemporary art. |
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National Gallery of
Art - Choose a tour by school or medium and
explore the National Gallery's collections of painting, sculpture, and graphic
arts. |
| NGA Kids - Adventures with Art - Choose from a variety of activities or projects, enjoy an
animated musical adventure, take a tour through the sculpture garden, and
more. |
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Portrait for Kids- Follow the clues and help solve a make-believe mystery! Using
your noggin and a special spyglass tool, you’ll uncover hidden layers of
the painting and learn fascinating facts about the portrait along the way. Let
the sleuthing begin! |
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Smithsonian for
Kids - Explore the playful side of the
Smithsonian Museums. There are highlights of different areas, a fun and games
section and much, much more. |
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The
Library of Congress Exhibitions - View the
collections of the Library of Congress. From designs of famous architects to
the history of the Wizard of Oz, there is something for everyone to
enjoy. |
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Triumph of the
Baroque - Explore Baroque architecture in
Europe from 1600- 1750 with this National Gallery of Art exhibit. See what
churches, chapels, palaces, and private homes of the period looked like.
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Art
Games - This interactive site engages
children in art activities that help them to learn about artists and the works
of art in the collection of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New
York. |
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Corcoran
Museum- Learn about this center for American
art and check out the online exhibits too! |
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Creative
Children - The International Child Art
Foundation wants to help you be as creative, imaginative, innovative and
artistic as you can be. ICAF has art programs, international children’s
festivals, creativity workshops and conferences, interactive websites and
educational exhibitions and publications. |
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Destination Modern
Art - Destination: Modern Art is a Web site
for children ages 5 to 8. An interactive online gallery offers an introduction
to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and its affiliate, P.S. 1 Contemporary Art
Center. This site gives you the opportunity to look carefully at works of art
and to learn about artists, their techniques, and inspirations. |
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Hands On Children's
Museum - An interactive science, art and
adventure museum for children ages 10 and under. Meet Casbah the camel, visit
the pet parade and solve a maze. |
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I Hear America Singing -
Have you ever thought about how American songs developed? This PBS site has a
timeline covering the history of American concert song as well as information
on the writers, composers, artists, and movements that left their mark.
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Incredible Art Department- has tons of great art information! Take a peek in the Art Room
and visit the Art Site of the Week. |
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Metropolitan Museum of Art - Just for
Fun - The page for young people includes
family guides, museum hunts, and art games. Features special sections on
artists such as Winslow Homer. From discovering a dragon to guessing a detail,
there's something fun for everyone to do and learn. |
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MOWA- Designed to teach
you about the potential for art on the web. Check out one of the galleries or
explore the kids' wing! |
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PaPa
Ink!- This site serves as a crossroads for
art sharing and appreciation, the site features several collections, some
arranged by theme, others by artists or gallery. |
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Restoring a Masterwork-
Learn how museums conserve artwork and how they keep old paintings looking like
new. |
| Seattle Art Museum -
Learn Online - These sites from SAM have
online art tours and interactive games, lesson plans and art activities,
background information and discussion ideas, and glossaries, bibliographies,
Web links, and more! |
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SparkTop.org
- Where no two brains spark alike - is a place where kids who learn differently
can create awesome stuff, play games, connect with other kids and discover new
ways to succeed in school and in life. |
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The @rt
Room - The @rt room is designed around the
idea of "activity" centers that encourage kids to create, to learn
and to explore new ideas, places and things on their own. |
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The Face of
Russia - Learn about Russian history and
culture through an interactive timeline of Russian art. Site from PBS Online
includes paintings, photographs, and Real Audio clips. |
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The Textile
Museum - Learn about the history,
collections, and purpose of textile arts. |
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WebMuseum - Check out this
online exhibit of famous paintings, a complete index of artists, and a useful
glossary! |
Education Sites
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African Art: Aesthetics
and Meaning - Check out the exhibit's amazing
masks, headdresses and wood carvings. |
| ArtsEdNet - Includes a
variety of teaching and learning materials, including many art images, lesson
plans and curriculum ideas. |
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Glossary for Medieval Art and
Architecture- get definitions and
illustrations of words like sarcophagus, atrium, and jamb. Hear their
pronunciations too! |
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SmART
Kids - University of Chicago's David &
Alfred Smart Museum of Art, SmARTkids invites kids to experience art. You can
tour a photographer's studio, interview the artist, and learn about becoming an
artist. |
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Decopix -
Check out tons of photos that show examples of art deco architecture and print.
Includes an introduction to the movement and an FAQ. |
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History of
Cinematography - The development of motion
pictures happened over a long time period. This neat site has info on
cinematography (and what came before it) from 900 BC to the present day!
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The Imagination
Factory - The Imagination Factory combines
art with science and social studies to teach about recycling. Visitors learn
how to make art using common, household trash as a source of free materials.
Some of the activities include drawing, painting, sculpture, and
collage. |
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Yak's
Corner - America's coolest newsmagazine for
kids! Learn about animals, crafts, and much more. |
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