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                                                                                                                 ~Thomas Carlyle

   
aqua-pin ARCHITECTURE    
  1. About.com: Architecture
    architecture.about.com/library/bl-buildings.htm
    Great buildings and structures, arranged alphabetically.

  2. archInform: International Architecture Database
    www.archinform.net/
    Large database of architecture and buildings.

  3. Architect Studio 3D
    architectstudio3d.org/AS3d/home.html
    Can you design a great house?

  4. Art Source
    www.ilpi.com/artsource/
    Links to other resources.

  5. Build a Bridge Game
    www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/build.html
    Steps to complete your bridge.

  6. Building Big
    www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/
    Companion to PBS piece.

  7. Built in America
    memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/habs_haer/
    Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record, 1933-Present.

  8. Digital Archive of American Architecture
    www.bc.edu./bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/
    From the 17th century to the 20th century.

  9. Digital Archive of Architecture
    www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/contents_europe.html
    From prehistoric times to the present.

  10. Digital Archive of European Architecture
    www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/
    From earliest times to the present.

  11. Frank Lloyd Wright
    lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/flw/flw.html
    Companion to the Library of Congress exhibit.

  12. Frank Lloyd Wright (PBS)
    www.pbs.org/flw/
    PBS series companion piece.

  13. Frank Lloyd Wright Biography
    www.cmgww.com/historic/flw/bio.html
    Biographical info about the legendary architect.

  14. Gaudi: His Work and More
    www.gaudi2002.bcn.es/english/index.htm
    Learn about this unusual architect.

  15. Great Buildings Collection
    www.greatbuildings.com/types.html
    Building types, architectural styles, an architecture timeline, and many other features highlight this site.

  16. Greek Architecture
    www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch/greek_arch.html
    Greek orders of architecture.

  17. Medieval Art and Architecture
    www.pitt.edu/~medart/
    Selected images from this time period.

  18. New York City Skyscrapers
    www.nycskyscrapers.com/index.html
    Look at these tall buildings.

  19. Old House Style Guide
    www.cmhpf.org/kids/Guideboox/OldHouseGuide.html
    Examples of a few historic home styles.

  20. Pritzker Architecture Prize
    www.pritzkerprize.com/
    Learn about the winning architects here.

  21. Renaissance and Baroque Architecture
    www.lib.virginia.edu/dic/colls/arh102/
    Images from these time periods.

  22. Renaissance Architecture
    www.greatbuildings.com/types/styles/renaissance.html
    Check out examples of this architectural style.

  23. Skyscraper Museum
    www.skyscraper.org/
    Online gallery.

  24. Timeline of the World's Tallest Buildings
    www.skyscraper.org/TALLEST_TOWERS/tallest.htm
    Watch the progress of the building of skyscrapers.

  25. Virtual Study Tour: Architecture
    archpropplan.auckland.ac.nz/virtualtour/front.html
    Enjoy these architectural images.
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aqua-pin ART and ARTISTS    

  1. American Artist: Beginners
    www.myamericanartist.com/beginners
    Learn about technique, competitions and history.

  2. Ansel Adams
    www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/ansel/
    Look at the beautiful photographs.

  3. Armore Gallery (Impressionists)
    www.mcs.csuhayward.edu/~malek/Amore.html
    Home to Impressionists!

  4. Art Access
    www.artic.edu/artaccess/index.shtml
    Explore nine different learning opportunities here!

  5. Art Edventures
    www.sanford-artedventures.com
    Art resources for all of you creative folks!

  6. Art History Resources
    witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html
    Explore art throughout time and by world region.

  7. Art Room
    www.artjunction.org
    Explore the activity centers featured here.

  8. Art Scholarship
    www.talariaenterprises.com/teach/current.html
    Newsletter for the culturally inspired mind.

  9. Art Source
    www.ilpi.com/artsource/welcome.html
    Resources for the study of art and architecture.

  10. Art Studio Chalkboard
    studiochalkboard.evansville.edu
    Information for students and artists.

  11. Art Teacher on the Net
    www.artmuseums.com
    Wonderful art ideas for educators.

  12. Artcyclopedia
    www.artcyclopedia.com
    Explore great works of art.

  13. Artist Index
    www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth
    Biographical data about hundreds of artists.

  14. Artlex, Art Dictionary
    www.artlex.com
    Definitions of more than 3,000 terms used in the art world.

  15. Arts Edge
    artsedge.kennedy-center.org
    Explore teaching through the arts.

  16. Arts EdNet
    www.getty.edu/artsednet
    Getty art education site.

  17. Asian Art
    www.asia-art.net
    This site promotes the appreciation Asian art.

  18. Asian Arts
    www.asianart.com
    Journal for the study of Asian art.

  19. Beyond Books: Art
    www.beyondbooks.com/bbsuites/art11.asp
    Painting through the ages.

  20. CeramicsWeb
    ceramics.sdsu.edu/
    Links to other sources.

  21. Clay Art Center
    www.clayartcenter.org/
    Class and workshop information.

  22. Clayzee: World of Ceramics
    www.clayzee.com/
    Links to other ceramic sites.

  23. Digital Archive of Art
    www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/art/
    Online images from around the world.

  24. Explore Color
    www.nitaleland.com
    Art projects, articles, and links.

  25. Exploring Themes in American Art
    www.nga.gov/education/american/aasplash.htm
    National Gallery of Art's teaching resource.

  26. Eyes on Art
    www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/art2/guide
    Art activities and links.

  27. Gargoyles and Cathedrals: An Internet Hotlist
    www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/listgargoyles.html
    Resources on gargoyles on the Internet.

  28. Gargoyles in New York City
    www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/garg1.html
    Origins, myths and legends.

  29. Google Directory: Artists
    directory.google.com/Top/Arts/Art_History/Artists/
    Special Google directory.

  30. Guide for Educators: Art & Architecture
    school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artarch.html
    Educators' resources for teaching art and architecture.

  31. Historic Landscape Initiative - National Park Service
    www.cr.nps.gov/hps/hli/index.htm
    Battlefields, historic buildings, landmarks.

  32. Hollister Collection of Southwestern Native American Pottery
    www.umass.edu/arthist/pots/main.html
    Search by provenance or form.

  33. How to Read a Painting
    www.kcsd.k12.pa.us/~projects/critic
    Learn art-criticism skills to enhance your enjoyment of visiting museums and galleries.

  34. Impressionist Artists
    dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Art_History/Periods_and_Movements/Impressionism/Artists/
    Yahoo specialized directory.

  35. Incredible Art Department
    www.princetonol.com/groups/iad
    Art lessons, resources, and additional links.

  36. Investigating the Renaissance
    www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/Renaissance
    Computer technology adds to our knowledge of Renaissance art.

  37. Mark Harden's Artchive
    www.artchive.com
    Images, texts, and articles for educational use.

  38. Mosaic Tile Links
    www.mosaictilearts.com/links.html
    Links to other mosaic sites.

  39. Mother of all Art History and Art History Links Pages
    www.art-design.umich.edu/mother/
    Art history links and online art collections.

  40. Multicultural Art Lessons
    www.dickblick.com/lessonplans/2006lessonplans/
    Find a wider variety of lessons here.

  41. Notre Dame de Paris
    elore.com/el04ho01.html
    Includes historic overview of Gothic architecture.

  42. Paper Folding Site
    www.paperfolding.com
    Eric Andersen's site for beginners or more advanced paper folders.

  43. Portrait Artist
    portrait-artist.org
    Illustrated lessons of the drawing of portraits.

  44. Pottery Studio
    www.studiopottery.com/
    Source for collectors and students.

  45. Renaissance Connection
    www.renaissanceconnection.org/
    Explore the life of a Renaissance artist.

  46. Smithsonian: Ceramics and Glass
    www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/ceramics.htm
    Links to other exhibits.

  47. Timeline of Art History
    www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm
    Metropolitan Museum's site with info from 20,000 B.C. to the present.

  48. Washington University: Gargoyle Gallery
    library.wustl.edu/units/spec/archives/gargoyle/
    Other links are available here.

  49. World Wide Art Resources
    www.wwar.com
    Art highlights and links to other premier sites.

  50. Yahoo! Art History Periods and Movements
    dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Art_History/Periods_and_Movements/
    Directory of artistic periods and movements.

  51. Yahoo! Masters: Painting
    dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Visual_Arts/Painting/Artists/Masters/
    600 paintings are included here.

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aqua-pin MUSEUMS   
  1. American Museum of Natural History
    www.amnh.org
    Programs, research, and exhibits.

  2. Art Institute of Chicago
    www.artic.edu
    News, exhibitions, and collection viewing are available on this museum site.

  3. Brooklyn Museum of Art
    www.brooklynart.org
    Museum information, programs, and events.

  4. Cleveland Museum of Art
    www.clemusart.com
    Explore this museum's collections.

  5. Guggenheim Museum
    www.guggenheim.org
    Exhibits, collections, and educational programs of this network of museums.

  6. London Guide: Museums in London
    www.ukguide.org/london/museum.html
    Check out this listing of the 300 museums and galleries in London, England.

  7. Louvre Museum
    www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home_flash.jsp?bmLocale=en
    News, collections, and activities from this Paris, France, museum where The Mona Lisa, among other famous works of art, is located.

  8. Metropolitan Museum of Art
    www.metmuseum.org
    Explore art and its history at the New York City Met.

  9. Minneapolis Institute of Arts
    www.artsmia.org/
    Collection and exhibits from this museum.

  10. Museum Network.com
    www.MuseumNetwork.com
    Explore these museums.

  11. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    www.mfa.org
    Online collection database, as well as exhibit and program information.

  12. Museum of Modern Art
    www.moma.org
    Explore the collections and exhibits here.

  13. Museum of Photographic Arts
    www.mopa.org
    Check out the features of this San Diego, California, museum.

  14. Museums Around the World
    icom.museum/vlmp/world.html
    An exhaustive listing of world museums.

  15. MuseumSpot
    museumspot.com
    Search by country, artist or museum name.

  16. National Gallery of Art
    www.nga.gov
    Resources, education, and programs at the Washington, D.C., venue.

  17. National Gallery of Art-The Collection
    www.nga.gov/collection/index.shtm
    Washington, D.C. museum.

  18. National Gallery, London
    www.nationalgallery.org.uk
    Look at what this British museum's site has to offer.

  19. National Museum of Women in the Arts
    www.nmwa.org
    Dedicated to the work of women artists.

  20. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
    www.sfmoma.org
    Education and exhibits.

  21. Smithsonian American Art Museum
    americanart.si.edu
    Promotes the diversity of American Art.

  22. Smithsonian Institution
    www.si.edu
    Visit all the museums that are part of the Smithsonian Museum group.

  23. WebMuseum
    sunsite.unc.edu/louvre/
    Educational site.
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aqua-pin MUSIC    
  1. 120 Years of Electronic Music
    www.obsolete.com/120_years/
    Links to sites covering electronic music from 1870-1990.

  2. 8 Notes
    www.8notes.com/
    Free lessons and tools for musicians.

  3. African Music
    www.africanmusic.org
    Browse this encyclopedia by artist or country or link to other sources of African music.

  4. African Music and Dance
    www.dancedrummer.com
    Features traditional African dance drumming information.

  5. Amazing Grace
    memory.loc.gov/cocoon/ihas/html/grace/grace-home.html
    All about this hymn.

  6. American Roots Music
    www.pbs.org/americanrootsmusic/
    Blues, country, bluegrass, gospel and more.

  7. America's Jazz Heritage
    www.si.edu/ajazzh/
    Smithsonian’s initiative to preserve American jazz.

  8. Andante
    www.andante.com/
    Find classical music info here.

  9. Baker's Student Encyclopedia of Music
    www.enotes.com/music-encyclopedia/
    Composers, musical terms, performers, etc.

  10. Beethoven's Website
    www.lvbeethoven.com/
    Biography, music, books and more.

  11. Cadenza
    www.cadenza.org
    Classical music resources.

  12. Children's Songs
    www.kididdles.com/mouseum/index.html
    Lyrics to kid’s songs.

  13. Classical Composers' Archive
    voyager.physics.unlv.edu/webpages2/websyt/archive.html
    Pictures and biographical data on classical composers.

  14. Classical Music Navigator
    www.wku.edu/%7Esmithch/music/index2.htm
    Links to composers, notable works and a glossary.

  15. Enjoyment of Music Online Tour
    www.wwnorton.com/college/music/enj9/shorter/
    Take quizzes on musical selections.

  16. Essentials of Music
    www.essentialsofmusic.com/
    Basic info on classical music.

  17. Ethnomusicology: Folk Music and World Music
    www.lib.washington.edu/music/world.html
    Music of different cultures.

  18. I Hear America Singing
    www.loc.gov/rr/perform/ihas
    Experience the variety of American performing arts here.

  19. Introduction to Reading Music
    datadragon.com/education/reading/
    Online tutorial.

  20. Jazz/Blues Archives, Collections & Museums
    www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/su/cja/jazzarch.html
    State by state listing of jazz sites.

  21. John Philip Sousa
    www.dws.org/sousa/about.htm
    Read about the March King here.

  22. K-12 Resources for Music Educators
    www.isd77.k12.mn.us/music/k-12music/
    Links to many areas of music education.

  23. Library of Congress: Music, Theater and Dance
    www.loc.gov/rr/perform/ihas/ihashome.html
    Vast assortment of collections from the LOC.

  24. LyricsSearch.net
    lyricsearch.net/
    100,000 song lyrics.

  25. Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music
    memory.loc.gov/ammem/mussmhtml/
    Search by keyword, authors or subject.

  26. Music Learning Zone
    www.hnh.com/NewDesign/flearning.files/blearning.htm
    Composers, A-Z glossary, classical music.

  27. Musical Instrument Encyclopedia
    www.si.umich.edu/chico/instrument
    Interesting musical instruments.

  28. Musicals
    musicals.net
    Musical theater information.

  29. Popular Songs in American History
    www.contemplator.com/america/index.html
    Tunes and lyrics from the 17th to 19th centuries.

  30. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
    www.rockhall.com
    Exhibits, information and artists included in the Hall of Fame are featured.

  31. Roughstock's History of Country Music
    www.roughstock.com/history
    Get the history behind today's country music.

  32. Singer-Songwriter Directory
    singer-songwriter.com/
    Search for artists alphabetically or by music genre.

  33. This Day in Music History
    www.datadragon.com/day
    Historical music events for each day.

  34. Worldwide Internet Music Resources
    www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources
    Links to all types of music resource sites.

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aqua-pin MUSIC/THEATER -- FILMS AND THEATER    

  1. CinemaSpot
    www.cinemaspot.com/
    Many links to additional sites.

  2. Classic TV Database
    www.classic-tv.com/
    A-Z list or search by decade.

  3. Film History by the Decade
    www.filmsite.org/filmh.html
    Movie history archived by decade.

  4. Glossary of Film Terms
    homepage.newschool.edu/%7Eschlemoj/film_courses/glossary_of_film_terms/
    Listings of words used in this industry.

  5. History of Film Theme Page
    www.cln.org/themes/history_film.html
    Links to many film topics.

  6. LOC: Music Theater and Dance
    www.loc.gov/rr/perform/ihas/ihashome.html
    Library of Congress resources on these topics.

  7. Origins of American Animation
    memory.loc.gov/ammem/oahtml/oahome.html
    Cartoon info from the Library of Congress.

  8. Oscars: Academy Awards
    www.oscars.org/
    All about the nominees and winners.

  9. Silent Era
    www.silentera.com/
    These oldies come alive here!

  10. Silent Film Sources
    www.cinemaweb.com/silentfilm/
    Find your favorite among the pre-talkies!

  11. Toon Tracker - Finder of Lost Toons!
    www.toontracker.com/
    Home of lost cartoons.

  12. Toonopedia
    www.toonopedia.com/
    Alphabetical listing of cartoons.

  13. TV Acres
    www.tvacres.com/
    TV shows from the 1940s to the present.

  14. University of Albany Films
    library.albany.edu/reference/films.html
    Many film resource links.
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aqua-pin MUSIC/THEATER -- SCRIPTS AND MONOLOGUES    

  1. Anne's Page of Actor's Monologues
    members.aol.com/lockslett3/monol/monolg.html
    Actors' monologues.

  2. Friends Scripts
    www.friendscafe.org/scripts.shtml
    From this television show.

  3. Monologue Archive
    www.monologuearchive.com/
    Comic, dramatic or classical monologues.

  4. Movie Scripts Archive
    www.freemoviescripts.com/
    Movie, radio and TV scripts.

  5. Script Archive: Monologues
    www.theatrehistory.com/plays/monologues.html
    Alphabetical list of available monologues.

  6. Shakespeare's Monologues
    www.shakespeare-monologues.org/
    Choose from the men's or women's monologues.

  7. Women's Monologues in Shakespeare
    www.shakespeare-monologues.org/womenindex.shtml
    Link directly to Shakespeare's women's monologues.
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aqua-pin MUSIC/THEATER -- SPECIAL EFFECTS    
  1. Anything Can Happen: All About Special Effects
    www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/specialfx/
    From the PBS Nova program.

  2. Cyber Film School
    www.cyberfilmschool.com/
    Suggestions for your film effort.

  3. How Blue Screens Work
    www.howstuffworks.com/blue-screen.htm
    Explanation of this special effect.

  4. How Stuff Works
    www.howstuffworks.com/question295.htm
    Special effects explained.

  5. Rhythm and Hues Studio
    www.rhythm.com/
    Animation and visual effects.

  6. Special Effects: Titanic and Beyond
    www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/specialfx2/
    From the famous movie.
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aqua-pin PHOTOGRAPHY    
  1. Ansel Adams
    www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/ansel/
    A documentary film from the American Experience.

  2. Digital Truth Photo Source: Links
    www.digitaltruth.com/links.html
    Techniques and resources.

  3. Exposure: Photographic Concepts
    www.88.com/exposure/
    Tips for better photos.

  4. History of Photography
    www.rleggat.com/photohistory/
    Information from the beginning of photography to the 1920s.

  5. Photography Tips.com
    www.photographytips.com/
    Equipment, subjects, technique.

  6. Take Better Photos
    betterphotos.cjb.net/
    Advice for beginners.

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aqua-pin THEATER    
  1. American Operas (1841-1947)
    www.usopera.com/index.html
    Dedicated to opera written by American composers.

  2. Musical Theatre International
    www.mtimusicalworlds.com
    Shows available for school performance.

  3. Musicals
    www.musicals.net
    Find out about the vast number of musicals performed
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Updated April 15, 2010
by Gloria Godtel
District Media Specialist