Pratt Institute

Web Resources

General Resources We Like

  • ArtSTOR- An image database that contains high-resolution images and information for various works of art.
  • Art History Resources on The Web- An extremely thorough listing of informational sites pertaining to art history. Broken down by time period and location.
  • Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History- The Metropolitan Museum of Art's in-depth timeline of art from prehistoric times until the present. Full of useful information and images.
  • Art Through Time- A series of short videos that discuss the connections between different works of art.
  • History of The World In 100 Objects- A BBC Radio program that tells the story of humanity through the analyzation of 100 art objects throughout time.
  • Smarthistory.org- An incredibly useful tool for studying Art History. Like a textbook online, Smarthistory contains audio guides and videos for numerous works of art, external links, and countless photographs, all within a user-friendly and engaging interface.

Career sites geared towards students in the creative arts, arts management, and art education: