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Sources that may help you:

Below are extra references, websites and things to help you in the field of Art History. If you know of a website or book/movie that is not listed... feel free to contact me.

Click on the name of the site or reference to get a link (to Amazon) for more information.

Other great places are libraries book stores (new and used) and publisher websites.

If you know of any other sites, please contact me and I can add them.

Art History Textbook companion pages:

Gardner's Art Through the Ages by Fred Kleiner (13th Edition)

Art History by Marilyn Stokstad (Link to different editions)

Art History by Janson (Link to different editions)

Great References for Teachers/Students:

I have compiled a reference list at Amazon.com, where you can research the resources (books, dvds), get ISBN numbers, previews, etc... It is a continuously evolving list, so check back for updates.

Click here:
Mr. Cook's AP Art History AMAZON list

Tv & Movie Resource

The AIA website has a list of current television shows & movies that would be great if you are intrested in learning more about a particular subject matter (My students get extra credit for reporting on an episode or movie).

Click here

Archaeological Institute of America

I don't join many groups, but this is a great one... if you are thinking of a career in art history or archaeology. (click on title).

Helpful Periodicals:

Archaeology Magazine

National  Geographic Magazine

Biblical Archaeology Magazine

Art in America Magazine

Art History Careers

CLICK HERE.

Websites:

CollegeBoard's APAH Website list

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's History Timeline

Another Art History website 

SmartHistory

artlex.com

http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/

Comprehensive artist website: www.artcyclopedia.com

Artist website (1860-present): www.the-artists.org

Art Materials/Mediums: Wikipedia

Sculpture: Wikipedia

Architectural Elements: Wikipedia

Art Elements: Wikipedia

Unesco World Heritage Site Website : I love visiting these sites.

Art Daily (great site for today's art world!)

Guide to Art School's list of AP Art History Sources

The Masterpiece Artcards BLOG : great blog with extensive information on famous artworks.







 

A few popular museums:

  The Art Institute of Chicago
  Cincinnati Art Museum
  Dallas Museum of Art
  Indianapolis Museum of Art
  Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  Metropolitan Museum of Art
  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  National Gallery of Art
  Seattle Art Museum
  Utah Museum of Fine Arts
  The Walters Art Gallery