Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Victorious Athlete: The Vaison Daidoumenos
Video discussing a Roman copy of a Greek sculpture of a youth, c. AD 69-96. The original statue, Diadoumenos, by Polykleitos, c. 430 BC, was melted down for its bronze. Includes links to additional information and images. [9:03]
Smart History
Smarthistory: Grave Stele of Hegeso
Smarthistory presents a video discussion on the sculpture, the Grave stele of Hegeso, an example of Ancient Greek art. [3:27]
Smart History
Smarthistory: Dipylon Amphora
Speakers Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris lead a video discussion on the Dipylon vase. [4:13]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Erechtheion: Caryatid and Column
Audio slideshow discussing a caryatid and a column from the Erechtheion on the Acropolis, Athens, 421-407 BC. [4:14] Possibly by the architect, Mnesicles. Includes links to additional information and images.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bonnie Greer on the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum
Playwright, author and British Museum trustee, Bonnie Greer celebrates the enduring beauty and humanity of the Parthenon Sculptures.The Parthenon was built as a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was the centerpiece of an...
BBC
Bbc Podcasts: Episode 27: Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur and Lapith 23 Feb 2010
Sculpture of a half-man, half-horse rearing over a dead human from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Carved out of marble around 440BC, these beautiful figures continue to generate huge controversy around the world for the fact that they...