History & Appreciation of Art: more information

Here's where you'll find more information about the group. This includes a host of illustrated guides and useful links below.

”There really is no such thing as Art.  Only artists”

E. H. Gombrich

”Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world”  

Einstein

Useful links

Moving Pictures is an ongoing BBC radio series exploring artworks in high resolution and fine detail, including links to other works and web pages

CRANACH Cupid Complaining to Venus 1526-27

The Web Gallery of Art is a searchable database of European fine arts and architecture (3rd-19th centuries), currently containing over 48.000 reproductions. Artist biographies, commentaries, guided tours, period music, catalogue, free postcard and mobile services are provided.

Visual History is an educational site, in English, provided by the Toledo Museum. It provides an excellent grounding in the ‘Art of seeing Art’

Illustrated Notes


Timelines

Architecture and Design

A curated selection of PDF guide timelines in architecture and design. Choose from the list to open or download the guide.

Photography

A curated selection of PDF guide timelines in photography. Choose from the list to open or download the guide.