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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. |
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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. |
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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. |