Smarthistory – 1. A brief history of the art museum
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How did cabinets of curiosities become temples to the Enlightenment? Explore the fascinating history of museums.
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Smarthistory – What is art history and where is it going?
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Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, State Names (detail), Jaune Quick…
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6. Looking at Art Museums
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Wearable art in Byzantium – Smarthistory Guide to Byzantine Art
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Smarthistory – Understanding museums
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News Samuel H. Kress Foundation
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Mona Lisa, Painting, Subject, History, Meaning, & Facts
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unboxing the canon - Episode 7: Musing on Museums
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Guide to Ancient Near Eastern Art - Open Textbook Library
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The Unicorn Tapestries
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Bellini, Doge Leonardo Loredan, Giovanni Bellini, Doge Leon…
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Ever wondered…why study art of the past? - Smarthistory