Curated OER
Medieval Art and Architecture
Detailing the characteristics of Medieval art and architecture, including Romanesque and Gothic architecture, these slides provide incredible views of some of the most famous buildings, cathedrals and castles in the world. A few slides...
Curated OER
Tapestry in the Middle Ages
Students study the use of tapestry in the daily lives of those living during the Middle Ages. They design and create a weaving of their own detailing artists' use of visual language and symbols throughout history. They write a story that...
Curated OER
Exploring Arthurian Legend
Students investigate the evolution of the King Arthur stories and analyze them as a window into the culture that preserved them. They trace the legends through their earliest versions through medieval and Victorian times and into the...
Curated OER
Visual Arts
Fourth graders study the stained glass produced for the Gothic cathedrals, needlework, castles, and tapestry of the Middle Ages.
Curated OER
Not Everyone Lived in Castles During the Middle Ages
Students complete a variety of online activities surrounding their study of the Middle Ages. They focus on the various levels of the class sytem and then role play a member of a given class.
Curated OER
China: How to Put Some "Tang" in Your Medieval Dynasties
Fourth graders label the countries that border China and the physical features of Asia. They discuss the physical features of Asia and label them on the other map.
Other
Tapestry Art Design: A History of Tapestries
Discover the medieval beginnings of tapestry weaving through the present day.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Unicorn Tapestries
The mythical beast, the unicorn, was depicted in tapestries of the 15th century. This website explores the unicorn tapestries in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art through detailed images. A fun way to explore medieval art.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum: Gothic Tapestry and Embroidery of England
From the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, this is an examination of the museum's collection of English Gothic tapestries and embroideries, spanning 1400 to 1547.
ArtQuizz
Art Quizz: Tapestries
An illustrated quiz on tapestries, including questions about famous tapestries.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings, as depicted on the Bayeux tapestry.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Story Weaver
Reflect on a medieval tapestry and write a story about what you think is going on. Read stories that other site visitors have written about the tapestry.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Tapestry
A group in the manor house, during feudalist Europe.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Weaving Narratives in Museum Galleries
As the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Thomas P. Campbell thinks deeply about curating- not just selecting art objects, but placing them in a setting where the public can learn their stories. With glorious images,...