Fashion-Era- A great online resource for an explanation of fashion history and theories, costume drawing and fashion galleries, clothing and textiles, and historical and social patterns from 1780-2004. Complete data on the authentic evolution of jewelry, perfumes, make up and surgical enhancement.

Infomat- Fashion industry information services and search engine since 1996. This web site has a massive range of international apparel, textile and accessories' trend reports obtainable and materials on international designers, showrooms, retailers, manufacturers and supplies of men's, women's and children's apparel, textile and accessories' products.

Fashion and Art- Read about the Tirocchi family, their immigration to Providence, their dressmaking business, fashions of the day, the chronology of art, fashion, social and political events from 1900-1950 and examine the connections between the Tirocchi story and the world of fashion today.

Fashion Net- The guide to all things chic and an online directory of pinnacle shopping and beauty sites, a guide to the greatest fashion and style magazines, riveting art and design photographs from avant-garde designers, biographies of well-known designers, pointers on how to get a job in fashion, and sought-after job listings in fashion related positions and internships.

Fashion Network Costumes- A web site committed to costume and design illustrations, the latest in fashion news, men's and women's fashion collections listed by dates, FashionTV model awards, beach photos, model schools, performing arts resources, artist and fashion competitions, classified New York City fashion jobs, fashion career handbooks and so much more.

Fashion-411- The latest in fashion trends from the runways and reviews from the world's finest designer shops in London , Milan , New York , and Paris . Discover fashion secrets and makeovers, complete photo coverage of each of the prime fashion shows in Paris , Milan , London and New York and additional fashion centers.

Style.com- The online home of Vogue and W magazine band together to give fashion show coverage, fashion reports, and the scoop on celebrity style. Explore the fascinating world of fashion with up-to-the-minute news, features and columns, shopping, designer galleries and a fashion database.

 

HCCC OPAC - A listing of fashion materials in the HCCC Library.

 

FINE ARTS

 

d'ART- D'ART is an Internet Art Network. This web site connects collectors of fine artwork to paintings, lithographs, photographs and sculptures.

Art Cyclopedia- Explore 125,000 works of art listed by artist's name, title of portrait, or museum in which it is located. The most conclusive and useful guide to museum-quality fine art on the Internet is found here.

World Wide Arts Resources- Established in 1995, a huge web site for contemporary art, art news, art history, contemporary artist and gallery portfolios. This web site is also a clearinghouse for practising artists of all types.

Palace of Fine Arts History- Read about the history behind Bernard Ralph Maybeck, the renowned architect, and the Palace of Fine Arts located in the State of California. The Palace of Fine Arts is probably the last of the traditional pieces of architecture to survive the modern age.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art- The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents a timeline of art history, educational resources, and captivating particulars about works of art. This treasury of art holds more than two million works of art ranging from medieval armor and European paintings to the world famous Costume Institute.

Glossary of Visual Art Terms- This web site is brought to you by Nancy Doyle, Artist, and supplies you with descriptions of visual art terms, including drawing, painting, art history, design, space, color, techniques and more. Also includes an analysis of modern and contemporary visual artists and movements and their significance.

Artnet- Artnet is the site to purchase, offer for sale, and examine fine art online. This online Gallery Network is the largest of its kind, with over 1,000 galleries in 250 internatonal cities, with more than 90,000 works by over 18,000 artists worldwide.

 

HCCC OPAC - A listing of fine arts materials in the HCCC Library.

 

FRANCE

 

History of France and Dynastic History- An in depth history of France and the three colossal dynasties that formed the customs and boundaries of their empire. The three dynasties described on this web site are Merovingian, Carolingian and Capetian.

France.com- A site of knowledge to help you discover France and the French including art and culture. France.com is the utmost destination for France including hotel reservations, Paris hotel bargains, business, history data and so much more.

Welcome to the Louvre Museum- A history and virtual tour of the world famous Louvre Museum in all its splendor is found here. Also provides a collection of the works of art from each of the seven departments of the Museum, information on current aspects of the Museum available in French, entry and visitor's information for the Museum and more.

Lonely Planet: Destination France- A practical online travel guide for France . Also supplies maps, books, online forums, quality articles and travel accommodations.

France in the Revolution- James Breck Perkins follows the trail of major events in the negotiations between France, Spain and England and the consequences created by them with the contract made between England and the U.S.

WebFrance International- A bilingual knowledge source for France featuring travel, restaurants, Paris, education, art and fashion. Also includes French products, businesses, books, and more.

Culture- This is a guide to the history, culture and daily life of 16 th century France . Learn about the Chateau de Chambord and the development of bringing the Italian Renaissance to France , discover the society of Early Modern France, and more.

HCCC OPAC - A listing of materials on France in the HCCC Library.