University of California
Bread and Circuses: Rome as a Site of Encounter
An intriguing lesson uses 12 Roman artifacts to explain Roman society and politics. Young historians view images of artifacts and learn how each one represents an aspect of Roman society. Academics also complete a hands-on activity to...
Curated OER
Roman Art, Architecture, and Engineering
There is no better tool to help you explain art or architecture than an image-filled slide show. Classic Greek art, architecture, and engineering are all described with excellent visual examples and text which defines each form by its...
Curated OER
What the Romans Did for Us.
What things can we attribute to the ancient Romans? Check out each of these images to find out. There are 26 slides, each containing a single image of Roman legacy that can still be seen today. Architecture, art, libraries, cats, and...
Curated OER
How Does Roman Civilization Affect Me?
If used as a template for a class assignment in history, this resource could be a discussion piece. Students could discuss what they thought was useful, and anything they might add. Or, a teacher could add information to make this...
Curated OER
Relief Sculpture in Two Parts
Students discuss relief sculptures and examine many examples of Roman urns with relief sculptures. They consider the information these urns give us about Roman culture and then use drywall to design and create their own relief sculpture...
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The New Civilization
With Rome's conquest of foreign lands, she assimilates many ideas for literature, architecture, art, religion, and philosophy.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Five Good Emperors: Reign of Trajan
This passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Included is a chart showing all the Roman provinces and the dates they were acquired.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Ancient Rome
Learn about the art of ancient Rome in this historical overview and image gallery of Roman art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Reflecting Antiquity
"Reflecting Antiquity: Modern Glass Inspired by Rome" is an on-line exhibit corresponding to an exhibit on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, dealing with the beautifully intricate utilitarian glasswork of the ancient Romans.
The British Museum
British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Roman Britain
Learn about the art of Roman Britain in this historical overview and image gallery with detailed descriptions of each object, from the collection of the British Museum.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History;relief With a Dancing Maenad
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the 1st century Roman relief sculpture "Relief with a dancing maenad" with a description and images of the piece.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History; Arretinecup Signed,tigranes
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the 1st century Roman cup titled "Arretine cup signed by Tigranes" with a description and images of the piece.
Other
North Carolina Museum of Art
At the North Carolina Museum of Art, the collection of Renaissance and Baroque paintings, with works by van Dyck, Brueghel, and Raphael, is internationally recognized. American painters John Singleton Copley, Winslow Homer, and Georgia...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: The Origins of Archaeology
An account which describes the work of Renaissance scholars to "reconstruct," ancient Rome and its architecture. A number of Renaissance manuscripts are shown. Click on "From collection to Reconstruction" (bottom of page) to go to next...
Bluffton University
Bluffton University: Images of the Colosseum
This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.
PBS
Pbs: How Art Made the World: Political Art of Augustus
The PBS series, titled "How Art Made the World," explains how a sculptural portrait of Augustus, the famous "Augustus of Prima Porta," was designed to further the political goals of Rome's first emperor. An excellent site for examining...
Vroma Project
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: Roman Portrait Sculptures
Special Exhibition of photographs of sculptures of the heads of Roman Emperors, Roman men, Roman women, and Roman children with commentary. From The Riley Collection of Roman Portraits at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Hellenistic Art Period
Artlex.com defines and describes the Hellenistic period in Western art. Features include links to illustrated examples, artists, and related terms.
ArtLex
Art Lex: Roman Art
Artlex.com surveys Roman art and artists with text and illustrated examples. Features include links to related terms, concepts, art examples, and the like.
Other
Nova Roma
This site is dedicated to the study and restoration of ancient Roman culture. Site allows student to apply for Roman citizenship and live as a Roman! Delve into the religion, the philosophy, the virtues, the art, and more - of ancient Rome.
Other
Edublog: Dalton School: Rome Project
Looking for data about Classical Rome, check out the resources provided by The Dalton School.
Other
The Paintings From Boscotrecase
A art history article on a series of wall paintings belonging to the "Third Style" found in a villa near Pompeii that may have belonged to the daughter of Augustus. There are five sections, the section entitled "The Painter in Roman Art"...
Quia
Quia: Looking at Art of Ancient Greece and Rome
If your students enjoy going on scavenger hunts, then they will certainly enjoy exploring this site! There are ten questions about ancient Greek and Roman art, with answers provided at the end.
Other
Romans in Sussex: How Romans Built Their Houses
Gives details on how the Romans built their homes in England. It explains how a villa might look, the materials used in the construction of the home, how they heated the house and more.