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Christian Art

Allposter: This particular site is excellent for educators who want to incorporate beautiful renditions of famous religous artwork in poster form for their students in their classrooms. Pieces like the "School of Athens", the "Creation of Adam", the "Passion of the Christ" etc. This site also offers their users the option to review and purchase these pieces framed and ready for use in the classroom.--Jason Baumgarten
Art and Imagery Archive: This site gives easy access to classical art clips of Jesus, Mary, The rosary, The Stations of the Cross and Saints. It could be used by teachers to help integrate art and religion. As well, the clips on the saints could help with adding a nice dimension to any letters sent home. Many of the saints pictured reflect schools within our board. I especially liked the gallery on the stations of the cross with its more modern approach to images. As stated, most of the images are from classical works of art therefore they do reinforce an Anglo-Saxon perspective of what the Holy Family and the saints would look like. I feel it would be important to reinforce the history, and nationality of the artist and that these presentations though beautiful are not an accurate description of what Jesus would really have looked like. -- Debbie Mayos; This site gives many images that can be used for a power point presentation or in preparation of any of the Sacraments in elementary school, newsletters, cover pages etc. It gives easy access to classical art clips of Jesus, Mary, the Stations of the Cross, etc. It could be used to help integrate art and religion. Many of the saints pictured reflect schools within our board. -- Mary Bellissimo
Art Archive: This site is useful because you are able to obtain information and the history of various art forms ( e.g. abstract expression, African art, ancient art etc.) You may also view the images of the art piece that you are interested in with its image list. --Rita Botticella; There is a lot of information regarding art in this site. There are many links to the various aspects of art, for e.g., links to theory and criticism, galleries, art CD-ROM reviews, art forum, updated art news and host of other art related links....David Singh
Art as a Source of Christian Meditation
Art Gallery of Ontario: This site gives you information on the Art Gallery from tickets to a map of its location. You can view present or upcoming events. Presently for example you can view Peter Paul Rubens The Union Of Earth and Water.--Rita Botticella
Bible and Art (new): This site concerns itself with the New Testament. It has a quick access to favourite sites divided into different levels of learning; elementary, secondary, home schooling, bible search, K-8 on line learning, crafts for kids, art posters and distance learning. The bible art allows you to preview a variety of posters divided into very clearly marked categories. This is a good site if you wish to buy a specific poster. -- Barbara White
Biblical Art and Music: A great website put together by an adjunct professor who works in the dept. of theological studies at a University in Los Angeles. I found this site to be useful as it contains its own search engine, which will pull up information for a refined search. It would prove to be extremely useful to educators looking for religious works of art for things like a power point presentation, or to use in your own class if looking at religious art with your students. This site contains multiple links containing both biblical and religious art. This website allows you to browse through illustrations of different gospel stories, in addition to looking through several online collections of art and music. It also supplies pictures of different religious aspects of both Rome and Italy such as pictures of their cities, art, churches - that they are famous for.
Biblical Art on the WWW: This site provides the user with the ability to search any painting regarding any subject matter. Unlike some sites whose content is stationary, this site searches subjects using words or phrases. The search provides text only or it can also provide famous paintings to accompany a particular subject matter (e.g. The Prodigal Son or The Wedding at Cana). What is particularly interesting about this site is the variety of artists provided (i.e. Euorpean, Asian, and African). This site would be useful for an older age group. Each painting provides a psssage where the story may have originated (e.g. John 9:1-7). Once again, you may combine an art piece and a passage for a lesson.--Sam Romano
Biblical Paintings Art Gallery: This particular site contains a number of biblical oil paintings, bible paintings, as well as a variety of saints, angels and apostles. This particular site resembles artwork from the Italian Renasianse era created by master painters such as Rembrant, Michealangelo, Rapheal etc. This is an excellent site for educators, as well as students to explore and review these wonderful master pieces.--Jason Baumgarten
Bridge Building Images: This site provides an opportunity to buy Religious Cards and Gifts such as plaques, customized holy cards, and pictures. There is an index and a catalog link for easy reference. This site provides everyone easy shopping for all occasions from the comfort of your own home. -- R. Mazzotta; This is a site for a store in Burlington, Vermont. One can purchase religious cards, plaques, photos, posters, prints, magnets, and candles. They have a catalogue on the site of all their items. The image index is very extensive and has many different pictures, icons, and artwork. The image index is great if you are looking for artwork for your class or school. As well, the artwork is great for new images for Powerpoint presentations. (with copyright permission!) -- Grace Viggiani
Byzantines-: This site explains what icons are and the meaning of the word. It also explains that Iconography is an art form within the Byzantine Catholic church. Icons do not represent but express and depict the spiritual not the physical. It is the spiritual qualities of a picture, stature, etc. that is the main focus. Icons have quite a history and this site allows you to go back in history and see where they can be traced back to. This site would be helpful to use if one needed information on the history of icons and what their meaning is to Catholics. A very interesting site for information and knowledge of our Catholic traditions. Jo-Ann Donnelly
Catholic Art: This is a useful information and quality links relating to Catholic art. At this web page you can find links such as: Catholic Web Directory, and Catholic Art images. You can view a variety of Catholic pictures and sculptures of famous artists such as Michelangelo. This site can be useful for teachers to view various images of Jesus, and to find their school's patron saint. When teaching the gospel, this site can be helpful in putting a face to the otherwise unknown person behind the story.Teachers and students can also look up saints and popes.
Catholic Links Page- The Catholic Web: This site is the 1997 Catholic Internet Directory which takes you through the Catholic Web. It has lots of information about icons, music, prayer, liturgy, media etc. There is a site here that shows sacred icons by a husband and wife team -George & Diana Voyajoh. These artists make the icons and one can order icons from them as well. There are also classes one can take in iconography. This site could be used by teachers for information on different topics as mentioned above. This site is very informative and interesting and you can down load pictures of icons for your students to view and discuss. --Jo-Ann Donnelly
CGFA: This website was established in 1996. This site includes an Artist Index, New Additions and Search CGFA. You may get information on the artist in several different ways. You may search for information on the artist by name, nationality or frame. In the New additions you may view the images of the paintings that you are interested in. --Rita Botticella
Christ-Centred Art: Christ-Centered Art is a Christian owned company dealing only in the finest Christian-related art prints painted by the most talented artist in the world. This exquisite artwork portrays strong family traditional values, Biblical themes, and Gods wonderful creations. This art will definitely do wonders to beautify your home or office decor. -- Maria Shved
Christian Modern Art: This site offers an array of Christian Modern art links on the world wide web. It provides both the name of the site and, in most cases, a brief description of what the site features. The artwork shown in this site is diverse in terms of religious subject matter and medium. This site would be particularly useful for grade 12 art teachers, as modern and contemporary art is part of the grade 12 curriculum.

Christus Rex Art Gallery: This site includes links to religious art as well as other fine pieces of art. If you are searching for pictures of angels or of Mother Mary, there are plenty of different art pieces within this website to help you. There are also many copies of paintings from the Sistine Chapel. This is a great resource if you and your students are studying about Rome, Roman art, Religious art, or about duplicating art. As well, there is a link to the "Artcyclopedia" where you can search for any piece of art by just typing in the name of the piece or the painter's name. --Leanne Iaboni; Beautiful collection of Religious Art. This is a comprehensive website with information regarding The Art Gallery. A good place to bring students to examine and research religious images. -- Janet Ferlisi
Ecclesiastical Art: This website is quite different from the prior website I chose in that it gives more of a historical background on the study of Christian art. Both of these websites are valuable for teachers because one displays the actual art itself, and this website offers an extensive amount of information on the meaning of religious art. Both websites could be used hand in hand in teaching religious education.--Stephanie DeMario
Ecole Initiative: This site is particularly useful for viewing images of Biblical characters. The site is indexed according to artists and subjects. There are dozens of paintings under "Jesus" for example. If you have assignments on views of Jesus or Mary as portrayed over the ages, this is an important site. --Les Miller
Garden of Praise: This is a site that is geared to a varied age group. It includes lessons, activities and worksheets that can be printed. This site includes a pop down menu that can access bible lessons for childen even as specific as parable and miracles. Each lesson is accompanied by a painting with an accompanying explanation. A lesson follows. you may also select other artists and have their paintings displayed. You can use the paintings in collaboration with the lessons and is a very good tool to combine both text and content. The site is valauable for all age groups given its flexibitiy on what the user may browse for. The kids corner section also provides famous artists and their works and a brief explanation on the artist's life. References are given for the bible passage and worksheets and activities follow for different age groups. Highly reccommend this site.--Sam Romano

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Icons- Resources for Catholic Educators

This site shows religious images of icons. It is a archive of a collection of religious, Christian and Methodist images. You used to be able to just peruse the images but now they tell you to use a zip file to access various images- e.g. type in "cross" and it takes you to the various icons of crosses. It lists the images- e.g. bible, angels, etc. This site is basically the studio of an artist named John Snogren who does iconography. A very interesting site to view different icons. This site would be useful for the student studying the art form of iconography.--Jo-Ann Donnelly
Jesus Christ: Images, Art & Photographs
Links to Religious Art: This site features exactly what the title states. If you are looking for religious art, this is the place to find it. It has many links to other sites that contain religious art. It provides links to art galleries, sites with art history, and sites with different types of art such as wood sculptures. It has extensive links to sites with icons and clip art. This site is great for educators who would like to show their students some art, purchase art for the class or school, or find art for presentations. -- Grace Viggiani; This extensive site offers over 40 links to various art, artists and critiques. It offers many new sites which shows it is updated with the latest information. There are also links to various Christian music sites as well.
Meditation with Art: This web site has religious art, which is provided to aid in meditation. It also provides a history of using art for meditation. It includes commentary and scriptural text or reference when relevant e.g., Jesus, The Judge of All, The Saints, The Face of Christ. This site also includes non-religious paintings which could also be used for meditation e.g., Starry Night (Van Gogh). It also makes recommendations as to where else to look. An explanation is giving on how to use this site when teaching students how to meditate and to give thanks. - Macrina Salvino
This site uses classical art as a teaching tool. Here, people are exposed to various art and artists who depict religious themes. Historical figures are also the subjects of many paintings (i.e. St. Francis of Assisi). The site also uses scriptural references to discuss and shed some insight on the various paintings and themes.

Our Lady's Gallery: Our Lady's Gallery - Twelve galleries of images of Mary ( over 120 thumbnail images with a Link to larger image; some with more detailed descriptions of who "that" Mary is and the significance of the event portrayed. I have often found it difficult to find pictures for the month of May, etc. and this looks like a great source for pictures and information. -- Anne D'Andrea
Praying Each Day Art & Icon Web Sites: This website has many links to prayers, prayer resources, collective worship, and spirituality sites. In addition, there are links to art websites and icon websites that are related to Christianity. The art and icon websites include information and activities pertaining to Christian events (i.e. Christmas, Easter). Catholic educators will benefit from the many ideas and resources located at this particular site. -Leanne Iaboni
Religions Art Gallery: This website offers an extensive collection of religious art. It is set up in the form of a gallery with many titles and subcategories, therefore it is quite detailed in its search. Teachers can use this website to assist them in bringing their religion classes to life through art, as well as analysing some of the artists' depictions of Catholic teachings and world religions with their students.--Stephanie DeMario
Religious Icons and Spiritual Art - The MJS Collection: Religious icons and spiritual art reproductions focused on works inspired by many the worlds many religious faiths.--Michael J. Spindler
St Andre Rublev Icons: This site offers explanations and depictions of Byzantine icons. You can also read about and purchase books, writings, and link with Lenten mediations and poetry inspired by the art. Other themes that were depicted in this era era are: Christ, Madonna, feasts. Jesuit and Franciscan subjects and icons of saints and blessed men and women.
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What Did Jesus Look Like?

Symbols in Christian Art and Architecture

This is a site for those who wish to learn and use the language of Christian symbolism. It offers a list of Christian symbols, an explanation of what those symbols mean, and a number of different renderings of the symbols that are available free for anyone's use. This site even outlines the historical reasons for the use of symbols in the early Christian church. Additionally, this site provides links to other resourceful sites about Christian symbolism and iconography. This site would be useful for any teacher looking for usable Christian symbols.

Clip Art

Catholic liturgical graphics #1 - #2
Christian Graphics: This site features clipart, wallpaper, greeting cards, cartoons, photography all related to a Christian theme. It also contains links for shopping, education and home schooling as well as chat rooms.; This web site contains various selections of Christian graphics e.g., e-cards, clipart, Christian photography, and much more. It also contains Rules for using CrossDaily.com images, Graphic Web Directories, Image Software, Webmaster Tools, and Sponsored Links. As a Catholic Educator you are often in need of a picture or drawing of a specific religious item or theme. Here you can click on to one of these options for a great selection of all sorts of religious graphics and pictures. -- Macrina Salvino
Clip Art for the Holy Week
Christian Clipart- Resources for Catholic Educators: This website contains a list of links to web pages containing Christian clip art useful in religious education. The links are organized in a way that enables the user to select specific themes with ease (i.e. Old Testament Clipart, Gospel Clipart, Sacraments Clipart, Advent Clipart, and a host of other themes. Also contains a bibliography of religious clip art books. --Rocky DiDonato