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- M.C. Escher Mindscapes - learn about aspects of the artist's life, themes and techniques and explore a selection of his works from 1919 to 1965.
- My Style - discover your favorite artistic styles while completing an online questionnaire.
- Careers - explores the different types of work that people do at the National Gallery.
The Artist's Toolkit: Visual Elements and Principles
http://www.artsconnected.org/toolkit/
The online toolkit allows you to watch an animated demonstration, find examples of the concept in works of art from museums, create your own composition.
Visual Arts Encyclopedia:
http://www.artsconnected.org/toolkit/encyclopedia.html
- A guide to the building blocks of composition. Contains many examples of works of art that illustrate the visual elements and principles: Line, Shape, Color, Space, Texture, Balance, Emphasis, Movement/Rhythm
Art of the Western World
http://learner.org/resources/series1.html
Video on Demand - Here are 9 1 hour videos on Western Art History. "Magnificent masterpieces of the Western world are presented in their cultural and historical settings. From the restrained classical tradition to energetic and spontaneous modern art, each artistic movement is interpreted through its major paintings, sculptures, and works of architecture. Comments from internationally known art experts and critics assist in understanding and appreciation of the works. This series is also valuable for teachers seeking to review the subject matter"