Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek God Hades. Describes the location of Hades, the significance of Hades, and other Greek symbols associated with Hades.

A description of the "foremost French mural painter of the second half of the 19th century". This site provides examples of his work as well as a summary of his work at the end of the page.

In this lesson plan the teacher uses sulfuric acid with stones, leaves, and raw fish to demonstrate the effects of acid rain on the environment. Students create an environmental mural.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, George Biddle is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his murals and famous frescos (designed for the Department of Justice Building).

This resource presents information about a preparatory gouache made by Douglas, in 1934, for a mural commissioned by the Works Progress Administration.

Designed by architect Charles Moore, the Hood Museum of Art has a permanent collection ranging from Ancient and Asian to Modern and Contemporary Art. Of special note are American portrait paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries,...

Located on campus in Ames, IA. Consists of Iowa State's Brunnier Art Museum and Gallery (decorative), the Farm House Museums (historic), and Art in State Buildings (campus/public art). The Brunnier exhibits temporary exhibits and items...

Find the vibrant paintings, murals, prints, and drawings of Cuban-American artist Xavier Cortada.

Using newsprint remnants can be an inexpensive and ecologically friendly source of drawing paper, as this website suggests. Provided are "Tips and Tricks" which give some good uses for the large rolls of newsprint you can get at your...

This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.

A biography of David Hockney, Pop artist. Examples of his work with some explanation. There is a link to a short discussion on the Pop movement.

The listing of Mexican artists, artisans, authors, and art makes it easy to "pick and choose." Oodles of information here.

The image "Inter artes et naturam (Between Art and Nature)" has descriptive text beneath it. To enlarge, click on the image.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides brief biographical information on Frank W. Benson in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.

Founded in 1690 by Prince Constantine Brancovan, the monastery of Horezu, in Walachia, is a masterpiece of the 'Brancovan' style. It is known for its architectural purity and balance, the richness of its sculptural detail, the treatment...

These eight churches of northern Moldavia, built from the late 15th century to the late 16th century, their external walls covered in fresco paintings, are masterpieces inspired by Byzantine art. They are authentic and particularly well...

Discovered in 1944, this tomb dates from the Hellenistic period, around the end of the 4th century BC. It is located near Seutopolis, the capital city of the Thracian king Seutes III, and is part of a large Thracian necropolis. The...

Discovered in 1982 near the village of Sveshtari, this 3rd-century BC Thracian tomb reflects the fundamental structural principles of Thracian cult buildings. The tomb has a unique architectural decor, with polychrome half-human,...

In the valley of the Roussenski Lom River, in north east Bulgaria, a complex of rock-hewn churches, chapels, monasteries and cells developed in the vicinity of the village of Ivanovo. This is where the first hermits had dug out their...

The Hospicio Cabanas was built at the beginning of the 19th century to provide care and shelter for the disadvantaged - orphans, old people, the handicapped and chronic invalids. This remarkable complex, which incorporates several...

In the 4th century, a remarkable series of decorated tombs were constructed in the cemetery of the Roman provincial town of Sopianae (modern Pecs). These are important both structurally and architecturally, since they were built as...

The fortified town, first established in the 16th century to protect the Royal Route inland, reached its apogee in the 18th century when many of its outstanding religious and civic buildings were built in the style of the Mexican...

The National Farmers' Bank of Owatonna, Minnesota is a bank building designed by Louis Sullivan with decorative elements by George Elmslie. It was built in 1908, and was the first of Sullivan's "jewel boxes". The building is clad in red...

The 16th California Mission church remains well preserved and still in use today though under earthquake remediation construction. Inside are murals by Esteban Munras.