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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
The Met's chronological, regional, and thematic art history timeline with essays.
Art resource directory
Spend your time with the work, not the links.
A curated directory of art learning, museums, galleries, and open collections. Each entry says who it is for, how to use it, what it costs, and which languages it supports.
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Four ways in
Pick a direction, then choose where to go.
01Art LearningOpen courses, tutorials, and reference sites for art history and studio practice.4 resources02MuseumsOfficial museum sites for exhibitions, collections, and visitor information.4 resources03GalleriesArt museums, centers, and contemporary institutions with online exhibitions.4 resources04CollectionsOpen collections, public-domain images, and reusable digital archives.4 resources
Editors' picks
Hand-picked starting points for a first visit.
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Smarthistory
Free art history essays, videos, and guides written by art historians for self-study and teaching.
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Tate Modern
Tate Modern's official site for exhibitions, collection displays, and visiting.
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The Met Open Access
The Met's collection search, with open-access filters and public-domain image downloads.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met's official site for exhibitions, collection search, and visitor information.
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The Palace Museum
The Palace Museum's official site for exhibitions, collections, architecture, and visiting.
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Art Institute of Chicago Collection
The Art Institute of Chicago's collection search with public-domain works and open data.
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The British Museum
The British Museum's official site for collection search, exhibitions, and visiting.
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Centre Pompidou
Paris's Centre Pompidou for modern art collections, exhibitions, and public programs.
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China University MOOC — Art Courses
Chinese university courses in art history, fine arts, and design, with free audit options.
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The Palace Museum
The Palace Museum's official site for exhibitions, collections, architecture, and visiting.
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Khan Academy Art History
Art history lessons organized by period and region, with videos, articles, and exercises.
Guides
One article for one real question, with links to the right resources.
How to Find Museum Collections and Exhibitions Online
Use the right official entry points instead of looping through search results.
Free Public-Domain Art Images: A Practical Guide
Separate browsing, downloading, and commercial use, and start from reliable open collections.
Where to Start Learning Art History Online
A practical self-study route with free essays, courses, and timelines.
About Pinyishu
An independently maintained directory of art resources.