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ArtUP.Com http://www.artup.com/

This is actually a portal that serves as an international network for artists, galleries and collectors to build relationships and transact business. Lots to learn from, lots to browse through.

The National Gallery, London http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk

Beautiful as far as visuals go, this site is worth checking out even without its 'admission free' notice on the home page. The Gallery has around 2300 pictures, including world famous masterpieces, and covers every European school of painting from 1260 to 1900. These images scroll continuously on the screen, as if tantalising you to come in and surf some more. Few can resist not doing so.

Digital Archive of Art http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/art

A collection of images of paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries and sculpture from the ancient Greek period, the Renaissance, and the 19th and 20th centuries. Artists include Michelangelo, Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Gauguin, Seraut, Van Gogh, Rodin, Daumier, and many others.

IndiaWorld Art Gallery http://www.indiaworld.co.in/open/rec/art

Painfully stark and simple, this site is recommended only for genuine buyers. It offers you a spectrum of Indian arts for sale, including works by artists like Rekha Rao, miniature contemporary artworks from Sakshi and more.

Royal Academy of Arts, London http://www.royalacademy.org.uk

One of the oldest fine arts institutions in Britain, the best thing here are the exhibitions held throughout the year. The site also gives you online glimpses of the tours, with amazing images, information and details for prospective visitors.

Itihaas http://www.itihaas.com/independent/museums1.html

Bringing you information on museums from the National Archives Of India and Archaeological Survey of India, this site is more useful for foreigners and Indians alike. It has a lot of information on what can be found where, all across India, with sections covering the ancient, medieval, modern and independent periods of Indian history.

National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution http://www.npg.si.edu

Well designed and user-friendly, the National Portrait Gallery site has pages for general information, its many collections, exhibitions held throughout the year as well as a search facility for quick browsing. Its list of collections is vast and impressive, taking in all aspects of American culture since its inception.

Art on the Net http://www.art.net

The site may be simple, its content isn't. Put up to reinforce the original norm of freedom of expression, the site comprises works by artists sharing works together. There are pages on the virtual artist studios, gallery rooms, artist resources, and links to other art sites.

Musée du Louvre, Paris http://mistral.culture.fr/louvre

Classy and well-designed, to say the least, this web site for arguably the most famous art museum in the world comes in French, English, Japanese, Spanish and Portuguese. Log in for a history of the place, its amazing collections, a virtual tour, activities and visitor information for those planning a visit.

Gallery Espace http://galleryespace.com

Names like Amit Ambalal, Arpana Caur, Manjit Bawa, Laxma Goud and Nalini Malani jostle for attention. Chic and pleasant, the site is where the future of Indian art lies. You get artist profiles, galleries, images and also the option of ordering online.

ArtBeat Digital Images http://www.artbeat-ar.com

Created by an Indian artist, here's where you can find paintings, animation, 3D animation, digital paintings, perspectives and lots more --all created on a PC. The site is well designed, uncluttered, and worth a look for its being so avant garde.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City http://www.metmuseum.org

Extremely user-friendly, the web site of one of the largest art museums in the world is impressive. It gives visitors general information, travel information, a detailed look at its collections, tours and even an online museum shop. As for the actual exhibits, you can find everything from Greek and Roman art to medieval art, Islamic art, musical instruments and art of the twentieth century.

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