http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:06:58 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 14:06:58 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79619 Explore the tools that artists use like line, color, shape, space (linear and atmospheric perspective), movement and balance to build works of art. The site is interactive, annimated, and allows users to create works based on the tools that they've learned about. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=81657 Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that offers free licenses that provide a flexible range of protections and freedoms for authors, artists, and educators.. A Creative Commons license is based on copyright, and the licenses apply to all works that are protected by copyright law. The kinds of works that are protected by copyright law are books, websites, blogs, photographs, films, videos, songs and other audio & visual recordings, for example.The Creative Commons licenses give creators the ability to dictate how others may exercise their copyright rightssuch as the right of others to copy their work, make derivative works or adaptations of their work, to distribute their work and/or make money from their work. They do not give creators the ability to restrict anything that is otherwise permitted by exceptions or limitations to copyrightincluding, importantly, fair use, fair dealing or public domain worksnor do they give creators the ability to control anything is not protected by copyright law, such as facts and ideas. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91378 A complex and highly detailed virtual tour of 18th century Edo (now Tokyo) using traditional Japanese woodblock prints to explore not only the sights of the city but the nature and texture of life within it. It is as much a document on early modern urban life in a great city as it is a usefulsource on traditional Japanese history and culture. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76392 Hosted at San Jose State University (CA) and created by Kathleen Cohen, this world art website features a collection of digital photographs of art works from various genres, styles, periods of time and areas. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91312 From The Getty -- ArtsEdNet is a rich website for resources, materials and information dedicated to arts education. At ArtsEdNet you will find: Image Galleries and Exhibitions; Lessons Plans and Curriculum ideas for the K-12 learning community; a Reading and Publications Room for both reading on-line articles and ordering publications from The Getty; an ArtsEdNet Chat Room; additional WebLinks; and a Site Map. If you are looking for scholarly, substantive information -- that is also practical -- on aesthetics, advocacy, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, cultural connections, and arts education, ArtsEdNet has it. Not for visual art educators alone, music educators will also find important resources, materials and information. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91284 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) is the City's largest public artsinstitution. Comprised of the M.H. de Young Memorial Museum and the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, FAMSF has a very impressive web site. Not only does it have online exhibtions from all of these museums, it also hosts The Thinker Image Base of over 75,000 online images from the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor. There are Quick Searches for the entire site, a Thinker Search Engine for the 75,000 image database and links for Education, Current Exhibits, and online stores for all the museums. Recent Announcements are kept up-to-date and there is quick access if you wish to contact them or get involved. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90893 Visitors can take an online tour of Hellenic Cullture. Museums, archaeological sites or monuments can be found by selecting a district of the country on a map or by selecting a district from a table which appears below the map. A search engine is also available. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=250563 Art Education 2.0 is for art educators at all levels who are interested in using digital technologies to enhance and transform teaching and learning in their classrooms. The aim of Art Education 2.0 is to provide a safe and comfortable environment in which its members can pursue shared artistic and educational goals. Through the technology tools, forums, projects, and resources offered through Art Education 2.0, the intent is to promote effective art education practices, encourage cultural exchanges and joint creative work, and support technology-enhanced projects and activities deemed important by our members. Sign up is required but free. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=79638 A beautiful and interactive imaginary recreation of Leonardo's studio, where you can click on 12 items in the studio (a cadaver, an unfinished painting, artists materials etc.) for more information. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88180 Latin Dictionary Program