Virtual Art Gallery

Visiting an art gallery makes for a wonderful field trip. I've always loved art, in a variety of mediums... I just love to see how people express feelings and share stories through tubes of paint and a handful of brushes.

Art is history, it's emotion, it's culture and opinion. It expresses the human condition and conveys hopes and fears and tells a story in a way the human voice cannot.

If you're looking for a virtual tour of European painting and sculpture, without traveling across Europe to do so, or purchasing an expensive art book, visit Web Gallery of Art and gain access to over 22,000 images for you to share with your children.

From this website, you're provided a convenient search tool, allowing you to find artists alphabetically. The search results display the artist's name, year of birth/death, school attended, and artistic period. Click on the artist and you'll have access to their work, click on an image and you'll view that image full screen. Trust me, it's fun!

Additionally, you're able to send picture postcards electronically via email to friends and family. A great way to share a favorite painting or sculpture with someone you love!