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PHOTO OP (Shockwave, 7 MB)
Mix and match colorful characters, create decorative objects, and explore the kitchen, living quarters, artist's studio, and courtyard of this interactive 17th-century Dutch House.
Visit the Family Activities page on our Web site. Parents and teachers may wish to sign up for the mailing list or consult the Gallery's online Calendar of Events.
If you're looking for information about specific artists or works of art that are not mentioned in NGAkids, just search the collection.
The Inside Scoop features paintings by Jackson Pollock. (PDF, 580k) Download more children's guides to the Gallery's permanent collections and special exhibitions in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
If you're planning a visit to the National Gallery of Art, be sure to download The Great Picture Hunt (PDF, 184 k). This kid-friendly map highlights 16 popular paintings in the West Building. Locations are subject to change and some featured works may not be on display when you visit. Technical problems Plug-ins Recommended Browsers Firefox 3 is not fully compatible with Shockwave Player and Flash. This problem should be resolved in a future update, but for now we recommend Firefox 2. You can test your browser to see if it's ready. The links below will take you to the download sites for these popular browser plug-ins.
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NGAkids PHOTO OP (Shockwave, 7 MB) is a two-part interactive introduction to digital photography and image editing. Use the virtual camera to snap pictures, then experiment with the easy-to-use photo editing tools to give your art a whole new look. The special effects palette, colorizing options, collage tools, warps, and mirrors will transform your photographs. This program is suitable for all ages. Learn more, or start the program. Get Shockwave Player.
BRUSHster (Shockwave, 312 k) creates abstract art in many styles. The program is easy to use and fun for all ages. AUTO options offer interesting ideas for young artists, and advanced users can experiment with BRUSHster's customized tools to create sophisticated non-representational paintings. For a sample of what the program can do, here's a slideshow. Get Shockwave Player.
Paintings by well-known 17th-century artists spring to life as you mix and match colorful characters, create decorative objects, and explore the kitchen, living quarters, artist's studio, and courtyard of this interactive DUTCH DOLLHOUSE. (Shockwave, 4.6 MB) A high-speed Internet connection or preloading prior to play is recommended. This interactive is fun for all ages. Get Shockwave Player.
Create a tropical jungle filled with tigers, monkeys, and other exotic creatures. Inspired by the art of Henri Rousseau, NGAkids Jungle is an interactive art activity for children of all ages. Draw a picture online with PaintBox. Create a motion painting wtih Flow.
POMPEII AND THE ROMAN VILLA View a QuickTime movie clip about Pompeii and the Roman Villa.
In the first century BC, the Bay of Naples became a favorite retreat for vacationing emperors, senators, and other prominent Romans. They built lavish seaside villas in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius where they could indulge in absolute leisure, read and write, exercise, enjoy their gardens and the views, and entertain friends. The artists who flocked to the region to adorn the villas also created paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts for the residents of Pompeii and nearby towns. Pompeii and the Roman Villa presents some 150 works of sculpture, painting, mosaic, and luxury arts, including recent discoveries on view in the U.S. for the first time and celebrated finds from earlier excavations. Exquisite objects from the richly decorated villas reveal the breadth and richness of cultural and artistic life, as well as the influence of classical Greece on Roman art and culture in this region. The exhibition also focuses on the impact that the 18th-century excavations and rediscovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum had on the art and culture of the modern world.
When you're looking at art online, it's hard to see the details. Try this. Click an image above or the "Zoom" links below for a closer look. Zoom Learn about Ginevra de' Benci, the only portrait in America by Leonardo da Vinci.You can even see the fingerprints of the artist! Thanks for visiting NGAkids. Let us know what you think of the Gallery's Web site and tell us what else you'd like to see online. In accordance with the Gallery's privacy policy, we don't collect or share personal information about our visitors. We aren't able to answer letters from kids, but we'd enjoy hearing from you! Grown-ups are welcome to write, too, but tell them to be sure to include an e-mail address if they'd like a reply.
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Leonardo da Vinci, Ginevra de' Benci, c. 1474/1478, oil on panel, National Gallery of Art, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund. J
