MERLOT Materials

'Art is that which elevates our interpretation of the world and of ourselves from simple description or narrative to the... see more

Smarthistory.org is a free award-winning multimedia web-book designed as a dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for... see more

We believe that historical works of art are important and engaging primary sources. Seeing America is a multimedia... see more

'The Boundless Art History textbook is a college-level, introductory textbook that provides an overview of the culturally... see more

Now hosted by Khan Academy, smART History is a free multi-media web-book designed as a dynamic enhancement (or even... see more

This is a free, wikibook on the topic of Art History. General topics include: * 1 Theories of art * 2 Art and class * 3... see more

Almost every culture has given (and continues to give) some thought to their visual objects– what we may call “art.” To... see more

In 1911 Vasily Kandinsky published the first edition of ‘On the Spiritual in Art’, a landmark modernist treatise in which... see more

The essays in this book chart how women’s profound and turbulent experiences of migration have been articulated in... see more

This book aims to act as your map through the world of African art. As such, it will help you define the competencies you... see more

We come to art from various locations. Some are out for a stroll, stumbling upon objects that grab their attention.... see more

"The art of ancient Egypt and the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art come together in this comprehensive... see more

"This resource presents medieval art in the Museum's collection from western Europe and Byzantium and provides strategies... see more

"A great and early civilization arose on the subcontinent of South Asia that in time spread northward to the Himalayan... see more

"This fully illustrated resource is designed for teachers of grades K–12 and includes a discussion of the relevance of... see more

"This publication was designed not only to introduce the Museum's collection of Greek art to teachers and their students,... see more

Art Appreciation thoroughly investigates how quality is determined and created by artists in order to evaluate and... see more

This is a free, online textbook that covers the following topics: Italy, Florence and Tuscany, The Medici Family,... see more

The contents include: Foreword James J. Rorimer Lenders Introduction James Biddle The Friends of the American Wing... see more

The “Beginner’s guide” introduces foundational concepts, such as the chronology of Byzantine history, sacred imagery, and... see more

According to The Orange Grove, "In this PDF textbook from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, works in the Museum's... see more

Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of Art. Authored by... see more

According to The Orange Grove, "This PDF textbook from the Metropolitan Museum of Art provides background information for... see more

"A comprehensive review of Christian symbolism, from the primitive Church to the present. Lavishly illustrated with... see more