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Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Impressive collection of information and imagery about ancient Greece. Find information and illustrations about ancient Greek architecture, art, history and culture. Includes maps and a timeline.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greek Art Prehistoric to Classical: Ed Resource

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lengthy illustrated publication (256 pages) serves to ground readers in ancient Greek art and culture, beginning with the earliest point in Greek history through the classical period. Using examples found in its vast collections, the...
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University Press

University Press: Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
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Quia

Quia: Looking at Art of Ancient Greece and Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
If your students enjoy going on scavenger hunts, then they will certainly enjoy exploring this site! There are ten questions about ancient Greek and Roman art, with answers provided at the end.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History; Statuette of Nike

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the 5th century Greek sculpture "Statuette of Nike" with a description and images of the piece.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History; Statue of a Woman

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this page details the 4th century Greek sculpture "Statue of a woman " with a description and images of the piece.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Greece the Ancient Greeks

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the ancient Greeks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: The Coins of the Demareteion Master

For Students 9th - 10th
The Demareteion Master is the name given to the artist who created the dies for the Demareteion coin and some others in ancient Greece. He is the first known master engraver to have lifted the numismatic art form to the level of...
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World

For Students 9th - 10th
Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: City Dionysia: The Ancient Roots of Modern Theater

For Students 9th - 10th
Media-rich site explains the development of theater practice in ancient Greece and compares Greek dramatic forms and purposes with contemporary theater practices. Learners can then write and stage their own original plays to demonstrate...
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Ancient Art Podcast

For Students 9th - 10th
Video podcast series about the art and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world hosted by Lucas Livingston, a director of education at the Art Institute of Chicago. Choose from a large menu of select topics on the art of ancient Egypt,...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Thematic Essays: Architecture in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Short thematic essay on the architecture of ancient Greece touches on a number of different aspects of Greek architecture, including the Greek architectural orders, the role of the architect, the quarrying of stone, and building practices.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greek Art: Architecture in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses architecture in Ancient Greece.
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History of Painting: Greek and Roman Painting

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, although focusing more on Greek painting, contains some insight information on ancient Roman painting, primarily the Roman frescoes.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion: Collections

For Students 9th - 10th
The Krannert Art Museum provides a great collection of artwork from all over the world. Click on "collections" to access images of African, Egyptian, America-Pre-Columbian, USA, Ancient Gandhara, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Greece,...
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The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenic Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the main features of the Hellenic Age in ancient Greece, and examines Hellenic sculpture and the different styles and influences.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Woman of Ancient Greece

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon drawing of a woman of ancient Greece.
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University of Illinois: The Early Centuries of the Greek Roman East

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of the Romiosini, or Greek Middle Ages and the development of the Greek-Roman east. The article is divided into two different sections. The first section includes the foundation of Constantinople as a means to...
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Louvre Museum: Thematic Trails: Greek Sculpture and the Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the human form is central to the understanding and appreciation of Greek art by considering nineteen works linked together in a thematic trail. Pieces can be enlarged for closer inspection, and description windows can be opened...
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Curated OER

Olympia, Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site that includes an interactive timeline of Greek art. Clicking on hyperlinks take you to a detailed discussion of the individual works of art. Included are photographs of Greek architecture. A great resource for the study...
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Greek Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A browsable a-to-z library of clip art of ancient Greek architectural elements, such as caryatids, columns, temples, and floor plans, and of ancient Greek architectural sites, such as the Acropolis.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Ancient Greek Theatre

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Ancient Greek Theatre.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Polykleitos, Doryphoros (Spear Bearer)

For Students 9th - 10th
Greek art became popular when Roman generals began conquering Greek cities. This work so impressed the Roman elite that studios were set up to meet the growing demand for copies. The Doryphoros was one of the most sought after, and most...
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Colors of Clay in Athenian Vases

For Students 9th - 10th
An examination of unique ceramics made by the ancient Greeks. Be sure to watch the video of how an ancient Athenian cup is made.