Directory of National Gallery of Art Resources

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Located in Washington, D.C., founded by gift of Andrew Mellon and supported by public and private funding, a cultural jewel of the United States.

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• East Wing, National Gallery

  http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/East_Wing_National_Gallery.html
  Great Buildings Online page offers history, detailed description, and photos of the work by architect I. M. Pei from 1974 to 1978.

• National Gallery of Art

  http://www.nga.gov/
  Collections illustrate major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. Founded 1937 by gift from Andrew Mellon, supported by public and private funding.

• Science and Art at the National Gallery

  http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/JOM/9701/Glinsman-9701.html
  Detailed article from the journal of the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society tells how curators worked with scientists to verify artworks' authenticity. Links and footnotes.

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