Curated Video
Landmarks - Nimes Mosaics
NIMES MOSAICS SOMETIMES LANDMARK DISCOVERIES COME AT THE MOST UNEXPECTED TIME. RECENTLY ROUTINE BUILDING WORK IN THE HEART OF THE ANCIENT FRENCH TOWN OF N MES LED TO A UNIQUE AND FASCINATING DISCOVERY. WORK WAS TAKING PLACE ON AN...
Great Big Story
A tour of the saviour on spilled blood, Russia's mosaic marvel
Discover the history and beauty of Saint Petersburg's church, from its colorful domes to the stunning interior mosaics.
Wonderscape
Hagia Sofia: House of Worship
Discover the stunning history of Hagia Sofia, built by Emperor Justinian I in 537 CE. Learn about its iconic dome, intricate mosaics, and the architectural brilliance that makes it a symbol of both Christian and Islamic heritage. Top 10...
Wonderscape
Roman Art: Influence and Legacy
Explore the rich history of Roman art, from its origins in the ancient empire to its enduring impact on contemporary culture. Discover the craftsmanship of Roman sculptors, the beauty of frescoes, and the intricate mosaic art that...
Great Big Story
A tour of the Saviour on Spilled Blood, Russia's mosaic marvel
Discover the history and beauty of Saint Petersburg's church, from its colorful domes to the stunning interior mosaics.
Curated Video
Turkey, Sardis - Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis at Sardis, the fourth largest Ionic temple in the world, is situated dramatically on the western slopes of the Acropolis. The area might have been sacred to Artemis from the earliest days onward as attested by a...
Curated Video
Turkey, Sardis ancient city
The Greek historian and father of history, Herodotus, notes that the city was founded by the sons of Hercules, the Heraclides.The earliest reference to Sardis is in The Persians of Aeschylus (472 BC); in the Iliad, the name Hyde seems to...
Curated Video
Macedonia, Heracles Lencestis - Chiristian basilicas
Heraclea Lyncestis was an ancient Macedonian city situated 2 km south of the present-day town of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. It was founded by Philip II of Macedon in the middle of the 4th century BC, after he had conquered the...
Curated Video
Macedonia, Heracles Lyncetis ancient city
Heraclea Lyncestis was an ancient Macedonian city situated 2 km south of the present-day town of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. It was founded by Philip II of Macedon in the middle of the 4th century BC, after he had conquered the...
Curated Video
Ancient Roman Paintings Styles
Many buildings had decorated walls in Pompeii; they were covered with frescoes or mosaics. What is interesting about frescoes (mural paintings) is that they are painted onto freshly-laid or wet lime plaster: 'fresco' means 'fresh'. This...
Curated Video
Turkey, Sardis ancient Synagogue
The synagogue was a section of a large bath-gymnasium complex, that was in use for about 450 - 500 years. In the beginning, middle of the 2nd century AD, the rooms the synagogue is situated in were used as changing rooms or resting rooms.
Curated Video
Turkey, Sardis - ancient Roman bath-gymnasium
The Bath-Gymnasium complex, one of at least two monumental bath buildings in the city, is located near the northwestern city limits and covers 23,000 square meters. In plan, the complex belongs to a Roman bath type called "Imperial"...
Curated Video
Italy, Venice - Torcello Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a basilica church on the island of Torcello, Venice, northern Italy. It is a notable example of Venetian-Byzantine architecture, one of the most ancient...
Bridgeman Arts
Various Artists, Apollo and Daphne throughout time
In this video we explore the stylistic evolution of the History of Art, using the myth of Apollo and Daphne as a basis.
Curated OER
How to Create a Mosaic
Mosaics are a beautiful and fun way to create unique art. This video shows the different steps to making your own mosaic. Don't forget to wear goggles!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Early Christian: Santa Prassede (Praxedes)
This video [4:27] discusses Mosaics in Santa Prassede, Rome, early 9th-century Mosaics from the early 9th century, under Pope Paschal. The church is dedicated to Saint Praxedes and her sister Saint Pudentiana, daughters of Saint Pudens....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Ancient Greece: Hellenistic: Alexander Mosaic
This video [5:53] discusses Alexander Mosaics, c.100 B.C.E., copy (Pompeii) of a lost Greek painting, c. 315 B.C.E., Hellenistic Period (Archaeological Museum, Naples). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Deesis Mosaic, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
This video spotlights "Deesis" a Christian mosaic partially recovered in Hagia Sophia in Instanbul. View the mosaic and listen as two renowned art professors discuss the history of this artwork. [5:08]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Conservation of Mosaics in Roman North Africa
The Getty and the Institut National du Patrimoine of Tunisia train conservation technicians to clean, monitor, and maintain mosaics so that they can be seen and studied in their original settings. From the first to fifth centuries AD,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Glassmaking Technique: Mosaic Glass
In this video [2:51] watch a glassmaker create a mosaic glass bowl (footage from the Corning Museum of Glass).