ART ACROSS AMERICA

INTRODUCTION

Did you ever wonder what the Mona Lisa looked like? Or who the hottest new artists are? The Art Across America module has all that information and much more. These art websites show everything from the Smithsonian to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

You can view some of the greatest art in the country without leaving your chair.

Museum websites let you access information about the artist as well as viewing the various exhibits.

Much of the art available to the public isn't widely advertised and often overlooked by tourists. You can plan you museum tours by first checking the Internet to see where public art is located. Or, if you have a favorite artist, check out what else the artist may have available.

Let's Cover a Few of the Basics

• There is a difference between searching and surfing the Internet. Surfing is going over the surface much like riding the waves. Searching is targeted, looking for a particular subject or subjects.

• Not everything you will want to find is on-line.

• Looking for particular information can take time. When you are ready to search by yourself, set aside an hour so that you can fully enjoy the adventure.

Below are sample links to show you the value of using the Internet to access art. Learning about the many ways to find information important to you can be a truly rewarding experience.

Top of Page