Mosaics

Notes:

• Roman Houses

• Mosaics

• Mosaic Research

• Frescoes

Further Reading:

• The Getty Villa in Los Angeles - the closest you can get to ancient Rome in the USA

• Vitruvius, Book VI, all about the Roman house

• Small lesson on Roman house painting from Khan Academy

• Roman Mosaic Workshops - Learn how to make your own mosaics!

• Mosaic Basics - don't know anything about mosaics? Read this first!

• Mosaikon of the Getty Institute - learn about conserving mosaics

Videos to Watch:

• Virtual Visit of a Roman Domus

• How Roman mosaics were made (based on Vitruvius' description)

• How to cut stone with a hammer and hardie

Let's review:

• Quizlet set on Roman Houses and Mosaics

• Exam Review Guide and Practice Exam