Dr. Gray has been sucking all of the color out of the world's most famous paintings. Don't let him get away with it! With a little color theory and the help of Carmine Chameleon, you can save the art and destroy this villain's wicked Dechromatizer. The fun animation will suck you right into the chase, where you'll find yourself restoring art, cracking codes and opening secret passageways. Start with this code: http://www.sanford-artedventures.com/. Then get to work! To complete the task, you'll have to do some detective work in art history. From Renaissance classics to modern abstract painting, you'll come away with all the tools for cracking the case. The adventure will continue beyond the museum walls, too, as you learn to make great art yourself. Learn the basics for 3-D design and color concepts. Don't let Van Gogh go gray- save the art, and make new art today!
The "Mona Lisa" is nearly 500 years old, but her charming smile continues to captivate art audiences worldwide. What's the deal behind that timeless smile, anyhow? Thanks to the students of Bronx High School and their partners in Borlange, Sweden, "Why is Mona Lisa Smiling?" has been developed to give art enthusiasts a better understanding of the history behind the painting. Was Leonardo Da Vinci inspired by a model, or was he painting himself? Decide for yourself at http://library.advanced.org/13681/data/davin2.shtml/ where you can check out multimedia exhibits, take an online quiz or simply gaze into Mona's eyes. Read up on the scientific theories behind the painting and watch as photo manipulation puts the "Mona Lisa" into a new perspective. The Da Vinci Dispatch has the latest on the artist's exhibits, including an upcoming display in Victoria, British Columbia. It's time to learn more about Loenardo. Don't forget to smile back when you meet Mona!
At the Origins of American Animation,
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/oahtml/oahome.html
you'll discover the roots of cartoons and find 21 animated films spanning the
years 1900 to 1921. You'll check out cool clips like "The Enchanted
Drawing," "Krazy Kat" and "The Dinosaur and the Missing
Link." These animations aren't all fun and games; many look at the
politics and social attitudes of their time period. You'll also read about
the creators and the stories behind the films themselves.
Open your ears and get ready to be
dazzled by an onslaught of pitchers, harmonics and beats. By listening up at
http://hyperion.advanced.org/19537/
you’ll get lowdown on everything from the history of sound to the properties
of a sound wave. The Soundry
explores the real-life applications of sound, including sonar devices and
musical instruments. The sound
timeline takes readers from the acoustic era to the digital 90’s. Let your imagination run wild at the interactive sound lab;
different sound waves, mix sound effects and create bizarre sounds.
From Louis Armstrong to Elvis Presley, and Hank Williams to Ray
Charles, the American South remains one of the hottest musical meccas in the
world. 
Rock,
jazz, blues and country have all made names for themselves here, and now you can
find out why, at the Southern Music Web
Site. At the Southern Music Web Site you will be immersed in a world
of Louisiana Swing, vintage guitars and the Grand Ole Opry. Once you
arrive you can take a trip along the Southern music timeline. extending all the
way back to the turn of the century, or check up on the latest music
notes from Texas to Virginia. For the traveling crowd, there are links to
popular cities and destinations. You'll even run into information on related
books, featured artists, and the legendary Gibson guitar. And don't forget
to tune into Southern Music Netcast. After all, its time to shake rattle
and roll!
Art is sometimes seen as one of the most direct connections to
the colorful palette of human emotions. A little dab of http://cgi.pbs.org/ringsofpassion/icons/welcometop.jpg
will open the gallery for you to explore the emotional side of art at the Rings
of Passion Web site. Love,
anguish, awe, joy, and triumph are shared by people all over the world, from
artists as famous as Picasso to little known African folk artists. Landscapes
sign in awe, dancing sculptures frolic in joy and portraits swoon with love.
Across the map, from Chicago to Czechoslovakia to China, artists have brought
these human experiences to life for centuries. Which paintings and sculptures
express your passions? Pick the paintings that you like best and put together a
display in the virtual gallery. You can also browse through other people's
exhibits and join them in fascinating conversations about the power of art.
Animate
yourself at Cartoon Corner, featuring the best in art, stories, puzzles and
jokes for kids of all ages. Join the site's cast of colorful characters at
http://www.cartooncorner.com/ You'll
find short stories, such as "Spicy Meatballs" and " The Bad Hair
Day", as well as the before bedtime favorite " The Beast and Me."
Poetry buffs will love the rhyming and rhythm found in "The Spider Who Made
Leans" and "The Weaving Wife." And be sure to check out the
challenge puzzles such as Count the Files , Spill the Milk and Brain Benders.
Best of all is the art studio, where you'll learn how to draw cartoons and let
your imagination run wild. Happy cartooning.
Ever
wonder what makes Babs Bunny so wacky or Speedy Gonzales so fast? To find
out all the tricks of the cartoon trade, visit Warner Brother's Animation 101 at
http://www.wbanimation.com/cmp/ani_04if.htm
You can follow the course to discover how cartoons get from the creator's brains
to your TV screen. Visit the people behind the scenes and find out
everything from how characters are put into motion to why Pinky talks with an
English accent. You can even visit the sound studio and (ZOINKS!) download
cartoon sound effects onto your own computer! And to get all the latest
information on your favorite characters and some new ones, check out the Warner
Brothers link at http://www.wbanimation.com/cmp/ani_01hm.htm
Maybe this crash course can be the start of your cartoon career!
Everybody quiet! Line up for the museum tour. But on
this field trip you make the rules. Explore art in your own way at the
National Gallery of Art online at http://www.nga.gov
Check out the tour of the week, see the special multimedia Web exhibitions (like
the new memorial sculpture dedicated to the first African-American regiment of
the Civil War), or maybe just explore the museum's collection without a guide.
Is Picasso your pal, O'Keefe your obsession? Search the museum by artist names
to see what the museum has by your favorite artists. Or maybe you want to
head straight for the Renaissance room to see those famous Italian painters.
(Browse by historical period.) This site offers many ways to satisfy the
casual browser or the serious student with access to more than 100,000 art
objects! The tour begins here.
Put on your go-go boots and get ready to do "the
jerk"! Relive the 1960s pop music experience at http://www.britishinvasion.eb.com/
As soon as you log on, you'll know you're into something good, baby. The
history, the music,
the fashion, the fans...it's all here. Lots of groovin' tunes and hip videos
give this site energy, so you can get lost in the '60s. Then check out the
trading cards for highlights of all the bands, like The Animals, The
Troggs and The Zombies. You'll love them, ya, ya, ya! The British Invasion
created some of the most influential music of our century and kept crowds
screaming for years. If you weren't there when it happened, you'll want to get
in on the fun of the cyber invasion. This is one site that will have you feeling
glad all over!
If
you want your day to end on a high note, try tickling the ivories with Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart (you know, the child genius who went on to become one of the
world's greatest musical composers). Get out your powdered wig and follow
Wolfgang back in time for a guided tour of his amazing life. http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/Strasse/1025/mozartenter.html
are the keys to tap out for a transport to Austria in the 1700's. Wolfgang
himself will introduce you to his family and show you the piano he learned to
play. At 4 years old he composed his first piece and at 5 he gave a
concert at Salzburg University. The best part is that you get to hear his
music through lots of interactive sound files. You'll probably recognize
some of the tunes, because they're used in many movies and commercials today.
Hey, when you're the king of classical, your music sticks around for a long
time. It's a well-orchestrated tour that will make you feel as if you
really know the man behind the music. So let your mouse be the conductor's
wand and play Mozart for a while.
Take a walking tour http://www.electricgallery.com/ to see several artists' visions of our world. Browse through the Southwest wing to see Native American imagery or choose the Jazz & Blues Wing, The Amazon Project, or one of seven others. You'll see everything from still life to contemporary art. You can also read all about the artists, their work and visions.
Whether
its' a single painting or your entire Web site, here's your chance to strut your
stuff on the Web. Go to http://www.telenaut.com/gst/
and see what other kids from age 0-17 have put on exhibition. Global Show-n-Tell
is an award- winning example of a corporation providing server space on which
kids can display their talent. The challenge is for you to send the artwork to
them. If the artwork is done on paper, you'll need to scan it to get it into
digital form. Once you are ready, you can send small flies (under 200K) via
e-mail, or ftp larger ones. Don't worry, there are instructions on the Web site
to help you!
Daffy Duck is throwing a birthday party, and
you're invited. Daffy's 60 years as
television's craziest cartoon duck are now being celebrated online. Bring
confetti and party horns to http://www.wbanimation.com/cmp/daffy/
and go back in time with Daffy and his Looney Tunes pals. You'll find his
biography, filmography, and trivia questions. For the games crowd, there's
a Daffy puzzle and other multimedia challenges. There are also sound-bites
of Daffy's greatest one-liners for you to download and play. Check out the
Daffy Duck Web cards or the cyber calender and help Daffy Duck party in style!
