World's Greatest Museums, The
© 1998 Grolier Interactive
A terrific selection of 150 works of art are showcased in this program, including paintings, sculptures and artifacts from all time periods. An index organized by date, theme, country, artist and artworks makes it easy to explore each genre of art. The background music is pleasant for browsing, and the narration serves up interesting tidbits of information about each piece of art. Fascinating details of cave paintings, for instance, are highlighted and discussed, helping to develop children's understanding of the art of prehistoric times. The CD nicely presents an overview of art history and would be useful in home or school settings.
$39.95, Win, Mac OS (CD-ROM)
Teaches: art history