Resources

December 4, 2017

20,000 Artworks Available for Free Download on LACMA’s Robust Digital Archive

You don’t have to travel the world to see great art. As museums continue to digitize their collections, you can view paintings, sculptures, and other artwork that spans thousands of years and geographical locations. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has worked for the past two years to make their acquisitions viewable online. There are 20,000 images available and in the public domain, making them also free downloadable art for anyone.

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November 29, 2017

250+ Free Art Books You Can Get on Getty Museum’s Virtual Library

The Getty Museum has been a leader in championing free online art resources for years, in order to stimulate new research and educate the public about its collection. Aside from the thousands of images from the Getty Museum available online, did you know that Getty Publications has their own virtual library where you can check out over 250 books from their archives?

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November 16, 2017

Biodiversity Heritage Library Puts 2 Million Botanical Illustrations Online for Free

If you're fascinated by nature and botanical illustrations, you'll be thrilled by the Biodiversity Heritage Library. This open access digital library focuses on bringing the natural world closer to people through access to writings and illustration. Thanks to the dedication of BHL staff and readers, over 100,000 images and photographs from the collection have been uploaded to their popular Flickr account since 2011.

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November 7, 2017

What Mozart’s Music Actually Sounds Like When Played on His Original Pianoforte

The premier composer of the classical era, Mozart has inspired artists for centuries. From inspiring films to literature, the public has always been fascinated by the composer's life and times. So, there's nothing more appealing than the thought of hearing Mozart's music played on the original instrument where they were composed. And that's where Robert Levin comes in. The acclaimed classical performer and composer is an expert in Mozart.

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