Classical Greek Sculpture

Young scholars discuss the sculptural group of Three Goddessesby Joseph Nollekens in a study of the classical past. In this Classical history lesson, students describe the three figures in the painting and read an excerpt for the story...

Taking students from the origins of Neoclassical art, architecture, sculpture, painting, and decorative arts to the "sunset" of the artistic movement, this slideshow provides ample infomation and examples of the art form. The slides...

There is no better tool to help you explain art or architecture than an image-filled slide show. Classic Greek art, architecture, and engineering are all described with excellent visual examples and text which defines each form by its...

Classical and Hellenic sculpture is the hot topic for today's art history class. Here is a thorough and well-designed presentation that shows and describes what makes classical Greek and Hellenic sculpture so amazing. A great resource to...

High schoolers construct a reliquary using foam board, researching basic Greek and Roman architecture and basic construction methods. They record their research and information in an architectural journal.

Students analyze Greek sculpture. In this Greek sculpture instructional activity, students review the roles and responsibilities of the Gods and Goddesses in the Greek pantheon. Students compare the way Greek Gods are portrayed and...

Learners examine different types of Greek vessel forms. They discuss the history of the vessels and their functions. They create their own vessel following the same techniques of the Greeks.

Students compare and debate how an ancient Greek sculpture is similar to modern art. Then they orally describe the cultural contributions of early Greek civilization and their relationship to the modern world.

Students sculpt large Greek and Roman letter design motifs, and replicate other examples of Greek and Roman artwork.

Students explore the roles of artists, art historians and archaeologists. They discover the role of professionals in restoring lost or damaged artwork. Students examine the characteristics of Greek art.