Visual Art

Links to some sites that specialise in Visual Art. Lots of material here for art students and researchers (Links open in a new window).

The Tate Netart
A new way of exhibiting Art - Netart is from the fabuolus Tate Gallery so you kmow its going to be good! Enjoy the beautiful Watercoleur Park or the intriguing Tate in Space

Digital Arts
Digital Arts best work can be found here.  Over 18,000 digital artworks, many added on a daily basis to be browsed in awe.  Also includes plenty of links to other art sites.  Many of the works have information on

The Fantastic in Art and Fiction
The Fantastic in Art and Fiction This beautiful, browsable and searchable "visual resource for the study of the Fantastic or the supernatural in fiction and art” has everything from angels and demons to freaks monsters and prodigies.  Includes book and image searches.  Please note that some of the content of this site may not be suitable for younger children.

Earth as Art
Some of the most beautiful images can be found on our very own planet. On Earth as Art you can browse the map by continent for some stunning printable satellite images that would look at home in an art gallery.  Useful information is provided on each picture.

ArtLex Art Dictionary
ArtLex Art Dictionary : Great reference material in art, art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and art education. Definitions of thousands of terms, illustrations, quotations and much more. 

Liverpool Museum's Portrait Detective
Portrait Detective this fascinating website from Liverpool Museums uses portraits from the Walker ("The National Gallery of the North") and lets them tell their own story. Find out the stories behind the paintings with the 'guided tour or use the 'explore' section to do your own detective work.