The Artchives: DonatelloBiographical article focuses on Donatello`s creations. Includes images of some of his most famous sculptures. http://www.artchive.com/artchive/d/donatello.html |
From Windmills to WhirligigsVollis Simpson is a sculptor who makes windmill-powered whirligigs. See his work and make some of your own. http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sln/vollis |
Ancient Art of EgyptThe basic principles of Egyptian sculpture and its symbolism are discussed and illustrated here. http://www.dia.org/collections/ancient/egypt/egypt.html |
Lizzy Visits the Sculpture GardenAnimated adventure of two children at this special place of the National Gallery of Art. http://www.nga.gov/kids/lizzy |
Renaissance SculptureA gallery of photos, grouped according to the period in which the works were created. http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/art/ren_italy/ren_sculpture01.html |
Greek SculpturePhotographs are organised by historical period, with names of the museums where the sculptures are displayed. http://harpy.uccs.edu/greek/greeksculpt.htm |
About GargoylesHistory and photos of gargoyles and grotesques in medieval architecture. http://northstargallery.com/gargoyles/aboutgargoyles.htm |
Hilton of Cadboll Pictish StoneHistory of these Scottish ancient carved stones and details of the restoration project. http://www.pictishstone.freeuk.com |
Gargoyles and Other MonstersDescribes the history, origin and function of these medieval sculptures. Images and information about other creatures. http://www.ulrikehoinkis.de/gargoyles/mainpage.html |
How to Carve Marble, Limestone,A how-to page by a stone sculptor. He discusses tools, protections devices, kinds of stones to carve, and gives tips and advice. http://www.stoneshaper.com/how.html |
Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden forStatues of characters from the Ramona books and pictures of Clarence and Beverly Cleary. The garden is in Portland, Oregon. http://www.multcolib.org/kids/cleary.html |
Art Lady Alexandra`s Egg-stravaganzaLearn about the Faberge in America exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art, which shows objects made from jewels and precious metals like eggs and boxes. Download the coloring book or build an egg stand. http://www.clemusart.com/exhibit/faberge/kids/index.html |
A Page for School ChildrenInformation about the Parthenon, including the history of the stolen Marbles and discussion about their return to Greece. http://www.greece.org/parthenon/marbles/children.htm |
The Children`s Museum of Indianapolis:Information, through questions and answers, about sculptures and what the sculptors do. http://www.childrensmuseum.org/artsworkshop/sculpture/index.html |
International Directory of SculpturePlaces that exhibit contemporary monumental outdoor sculpture. http://www.artnut.com/intl.html |
1200 Years of Italian Sculpture.Explore and see pictures of sculpture from the Romanesque and early Middle Ages through Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and modern times. Also has artists and locality index. Text is in English and Italian. http://www.thais.it/scultura/default_uk.htm |