The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri houses an assortment of art work from around the world. Although not all 35,000 works have been digitized, the online collections are well-curated, with excellent written explanations, links to related works, and accurate dates and artist attributions. The site can be searched by collection (African, American, American Indian, Ancient, Chinese, Decorative Arts, European, Japanese, Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, Modern & Contemporary, Photography, Prints, and South & Southeast Asian), or by using the Advanced Search feature. A handy section on Helpful Searching Tips explains how to use the Advanced Search and offers advice on locating specific works of art. Among the collections, the Decorative Arts stand out for their wide selection and charm. Here readers may explore French porcelain, an early 20th century Austrian tea set, and a room from the 18th century home of the American merchant, Robert Hooper.
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