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U.S. West
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Campfire Stories with George Catlin: An Encounter of Two Cultures 
 "Take a virtual journey to meet American Indians of the 1830s with artist, ethnologist, and showman George Catlin. This site compiles paintings, historical documents, and commentary from contemporary experts so you can explore the intersections of two cultures, both in Catlin's time and today." Also includes lesson plans and curriculum standards. Searchable by keyword or tribal affiliation. From the Smithsonian American Art Museum. http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/online/catlinclassroom/ Topics: Art by Region, Lesson Plans, Native Americans Last updated Mar 8, 2009 Frederic Remington
Biographical material about Frederic Remington, the painter, sculptor, writer, and illustrator whose work focused on subjects of the American West. Features a chronology, summary of accomplishments, a small selection of the artist's journal articles, and resources for further research. From the Frederic Remington Art Museum, whose mission is "to collect, exhibit, preserve, and interpret the art and archives of Frederic Remington." http://www.fredericremington.org/page.php?s=1 Topics: Art by Region, Artists Last updated Sep 18, 2006 Frederic Remington: The Color of Night
Companion to a 2003-2004 exhibit about Frederic Remington, the artist who "has long been celebrated as one of the most gifted interpreters of the American West." The exhibition includes selections from Remington's early years and the war years (Battle of San Juan Hill), artistic experiments, and nocturnes (night subjects). Images of paintings and illustrations are accompanied by brief commentary. From the National Gallery of Art. http://www.nga.gov/feature/remington/remington.shtm Topics: Art by Region Last updated Sep 18, 2006 Thomas Moran
This site contains images of works, photos, and information on the British landscape painter "known for his panoramic views of the American West," including representations of Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. From the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. http://www.nga.gov/feature/moran/ Topics: Art by Region, Artists, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Dec 27, 2002 Women Artists of the American West: Past & Present
"Women Artists of the American West (WAAW) ... is designed as an interdisciplinary resource and a distance learning course." The website contains 17 collections, which are arranged by theme (community, identity, spirituality, locality) and include illustrated essays, most written specifically for WAAW by art historians, curators, and artists. From Purdue University, Ind. http://www.cla.purdue.edu/WAAW/ Topics: Art by Region, Artists, Notable People: Women Last updated Nov 5, 2005 |
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