Art Access
Resources "enrich visitors' understanding of content, style, and historical context," using pieces in the collections.
GRADE LEVEL: 3-12, Parents, Teachers
http://www.artic.edu/aic/artaccess/
CONTENT:
Art Access is a site that presents online resources, from the Art Institute of Chicago's collection, for parents, students, and teachers.
AESTHETICS:
The site uses wide margins and high-quality photographs to make the site very attractive and uncluttered.
ORGANIZATION:
The main page of the site offers four collections. Users can click on the graphic or text link to enter the collection of choice. Each collection has a top menu bar and graphic links to the art.
REVIEW:
Teachers, parents, and students who are interested in multicultural art will find a wealth of resources here. Art Access gives access to four of the institute's collections: Ancient Indian Art of the Americas, African American Art, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, and Modern and Contemporary Art. Resources in each area include lesson plans, family activities, a glossary, books and media, and maps as well as thumbnails of the art. The lesson plans are geared toward particular grade levels but can be adapted for any level, and the art projects in the family activities can be adapted for classroom use.
