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Left: Glass paste mosaic clypeus showing a frontal portrait bust of Maria Simplicia Rustica, surrounded by concentric borders of coloured tesserae, around 350 AD. Right: Glass paste mosaic clypeus showing a frontal portrait bust of Flavius Iulius Iulianus, surrounded by concentric borders of coloured tesserae, about 350 AD.

Ciriaca’s Mosaics

September 3, 2026 ArchaeologyByzantine ArtEarly Christian ArtTeaching Resources
Left: Japanese lacquer inrō decorated with blooming chrysanthemums and asters in gold and coloured lacquer, Edo period, 18th–19th century. Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Right: Japanese lacquer inrō featuring chrysanthemums and asters in delicate gold lacquer against a dark background, Edo period, 18th–19th century. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Autumn in the Palm of Your Hand: Asters, Chrysanthemums and Two Japane...

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Bulletin Board with Grade 3 students' work inspired by Van Gogh and his Sunflowers!

Teaching with Vincent Van Gogh

April 29, 2019
by Amalia Spiliakou Teaching Resources

The immersive exhibition Van Gogh Alive – The Experience transforms the work of Vincent van Gogh into a multi-sensory environment, allowing students to step inside his paintings through light, colour, sound, and movement.

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Portraits from 3 different periods in history, the Roman, the Early Christian and the Byzantine.

The Art of Portraiture during the Byzantine Period

April 27, 2019
by Amalia Spiliakou Teaching Resources

In Byzantine art, portraiture follows strict visual conventions where spiritual presence is emphasized over naturalism, with expressive eyes serving as the focal point, reflecting the sacred inner life of the subject.

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A 13th century Italian Cameo depicting Hercules and the Lion of Nemea.

Heracles and the Lion of Nemea

April 26, 2019
by Amalia Spiliakou MythologyTeaching Resources

Mythological narratives such as Heracles and the Lion of Nemea engage students across grade levels, offering timeless lessons on resilience, responsibility, and human character through adaptable storytelling.

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My 'Steps to Success' Plan for an effective Lesson.

School Classrooms Since Antiquity

April 26, 2019
by Amalia Spiliakou Teaching Resources

“School Classrooms Since Antiquity” uses a Gallo-Roman relief as a starting point to explore education across time, connecting ancient learning scenes with modern classrooms through art, inquiry, and student reflection.

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