Understanding Art

Chapter 13: Art of the Renaissance

Web Museum Activities

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Not only does the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., have an extensive collection of fine art, but its Web site also has exciting interactive learning activities. Click on the link above. Test your observation and analysis skills by completing the activity. Then, explore the museum's online collection of Renaissance art.

Next, apply what you've learned from the museum's Web site to some of the artworks in this chapter. Write a short essay to summarize your analysis.