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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Diana and Endymion

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will be introduced to the Greco-Roman myth of Diana and Endymion by critically analyzing a painting by Fragonard. They will then write and illustrate their own myth to describe a natural phenomenon or social custom.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: World Myths and Legends in Art

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Fully comprehensive site that dives into world myths and world cultures. View art that expresses mythological themes from various cultures around the world and learn about cultural similarities and differences. Key words for learning,...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Corinthian Maid

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will be introduced to the Greco-Roman myth of Dibutades and the creation of the first relief sculpture by critically analyzing Joseph Wright's painting The Corinthian Maid. They will then mimic the artistic process presented in...
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: The Fall of Phaeton

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students will be introduced to the Greco-Roman myth of Phaeton and how he created the Milky Way galaxy by critically analyzing The Fall of Phaeton by Rubens. They will then create their own constellation to be displayed in a classroom...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: In Old Pompeii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this lesson to take students on a virtual field trip to the ruins of Pompeii to explore everyday life, art and culture in ancient Roman times. Students will then use what they learned about the history and destruction of Pompeii to...