Tech4Learning
Pics4 Learning: Images for Education: Mosaic
Dozens of photos of mosaics from around the world add to this useful reference. Browse through the examples, then click to enlarge.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Wax Crayon Mosaics
Through this instructional activity, students will learn how to use crayons to make three-dimensional mosaic designs.
Other
The Joy of Shards: Mosaics Resource
Whether you want to create a mosaic or see mosaics around the world this is the place for you.
California State University
Bean and Seed Mosaic
This lesson plan offers an alternative to generic torn/cut paper mosaics by using beans and seeds. Introduce Mexican culture and have your students practice the elements of line, shape, and color.
Other
Paper Mosaics
A unique combination of origami paper folding and mathematical tessellations create these stunning works of art. Definitely not for the beginning paper folder to try! Site includes printable patterns.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Louis C. Tiffany
Louis C. Tiffany created fabulous mosaics, stained-glass windows, Favrile glass, lamps, enamels, ceramics, jewelry, metalwork, drawings and paintings. This site provides details on his life and work with wonderful images to explore.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Marlene Epp, "Narrating the Canadian Mosaic: Immigration and Ethnicity"
This article focuses on Canada's efforts to create a series of booklets about the immigration for each ethnic group in Canada. Thus far they have completed 34 booklets. They have 200 different ethnic groups in Canada.
Library of Congress
Loc: Cultural Landscapes
This collection includes unique maps, such as topographic maps and those used in land surveys. Includes maps created by George Washington.
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Art Is More Than a Pretty Picture
With this art activity, individuals or groups can use a wide variety of objects to create a collage of America. The example collage is made of garbage, and is intended to be a commentary on our problems with trash.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Glassmaking in Antiquity
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Apse Mosaic: Coronation of the Virgin
An image of "Apse mosaic: Coronation of the Virgin", created by Jacopo Torriti in 1296 (completed) (Mosaic).
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Web Gallery of Art: Apse Mosaic: Coronation of the Virgin
An image of "Apse mosaic: Coronation of the Virgin", created by Jacopo Torriti in 1296 (completed) (Mosaic).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Apse Mosaic, Window Level: 1. Annunciation
An image of "Apse mosaic, window level: 1. Annunciation", created by Jacopo Torriti in 1296 (completed) (Mosaic).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Apse Mosaic, Window Level: 2. Nativity
An image of "Apse mosaic, window level: 2. Nativity", created by Jacopo Torriti in 1296 (completed) (Mosaic).
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Web Gallery of Art: Apse Mosaic, Window Level: 3. Adoration of the Kings
An image of "Apse mosaic, window level: 3. Adoration of the Kings", created by Jacopo Torriti in 1296 (completed) (Mosaic).
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Web Gallery of Art: Apse Mosaic, Window Level: 4. Presentation in the Temple
An image of "Apse mosaic, window level: 4. Presentation in the Temple", created by Jacopo Torriti in 1296 (completed) (Mosaic).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Apse Mosaic, Window Level: 5. Dormition
An image of "Apse mosaic, window level: 5. Dormition", created by Jacopo Torriti in 1296 (completed) (Mosaic).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Navicella (Mosaic Fragment)
An image of "Navicella (mosaic fragment)", created by Giotto Di Bondone from 1305-13 (Mosaic).
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Web Gallery of Art: Navicella (Mosaic Fragment)
An image of "Navicella (mosaic fragment)", created by Giotto Di Bondone from 1305-13 (Mosaic, diameter 66 cm).
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Jewel Box Sun
See the sun like you have never seen it before! Using a specialized telescope, NASA developed images of the sun created from a wide range of wavelengths of light. Each wavelength is represented by a different color making a beautiful...
Curated OER
Bowl With Blue and White Canes / Unknown
A wonderful illustrated article that describes various glass forms created over the years, from ancient times through the eleventh century A.D. Intriguing videos on ancient glassmaking techniques accompany the article, making this an...
BBC
Bbc: Hands on History: The Romans
Who were the Romans? Find out why they came to Britain and how they changed the lives of the people living there. Explore the history of Romans in Britain, create some mosaic art, and build your own Roman villa.
Keene College
Geo Granite: Is a Nation Always a Region?
This lesson assists learners in understanding the differences between political constructs and regions.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: View of the Apse Calotte
An image of "View of the apse calotte", created by Jacopo Torriti in 1296 (completed) (Mosaic).