Arts

Resources in this category:

Didaskalia: Ancient Theater Today
http://www.didaskalia.net/

"Didaskalia is an English-language publication about Greek and Roman drama, dance, and music as they are performed today."

Greek Philosophy Archive
http://people.clemson.edu/~knox2/archive/Greek.html

From this site you can download the Dialogues of Plato, the works of Aristotle, the meditations of Marcus Aurelius, and the works of other Greek philosophers such as Epictetus and Plotinus. Images of Ancient Greek sculpture, ceramics, mosaics, and architecture are also included, as well as links to other Classics and Philosophy sites.

Images of Women in Ancient Art
http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/imageswomen/

Art history website that presents a study of representations of women in ancient art. Discusses images of women in prehistory, Egypt, the Aegean, Palestine, Greece and Barbarian women. Includes famous works of art and background history.

The Influence of Roman Engineering and Architecture
http://www.arch.mcgill.ca/prof/sijpkes/arch304/winter2001/cs...

An article on the effect Roman engineering (particularly of roads and water) had on its conquests and neighbors.

Masterpiece Theatre - The Archive
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/archive/index.html

A database dedicated to the history of Masterpiece Theatre, the PBS series that has adapted modern and contemporary classic works of literature for more than 30 years. The site offers an exhaustive amount of material, media, and insight into the series. Not only can you read synopses of episodes – you can also review extra documentaries, preview video clips, and search by author, title, actors, and even date to find your favorite episode.

The Silk Road Virtual Art Exhibit - Seleucid Empire
http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/exhibit/seleucids/seleu...

Part of a larger exhibit on the countries of the Silk Road, this is a short introduction to the Hellenistic empire of the Near East.

Worlds Intertwined: Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans
http://www.penn.museum/long-term-exhibits/264-worlds-intertw...

Virtual gallery from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Covers many aspects of ancient Roman life, including religion, trade and industry, domestic life, and death and burial.