Classical Greek Sculpture

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

Students critique the symbolic structures created by other students. In this visual arts lesson, students display completed sculptures and drawings. Students analyze the symbolic elements in each others work, relate their art to Getty's...

Students sculpt a bust out of clay using naturalistic features.  In this sculpture lesson plan, students use themselves or classmates as models to ensure correct form and proportion of a hollow bust.  This lesson plan includes pictures...

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...

Students 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.

Young scholars 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 analyze Greek sculpture. In this Greek sculpture lesson, students review the roles and responsibilities of the Gods and Goddesses in the Greek pantheon. Students compare the way Greek Gods are portrayed and sculpt the Goddess...

After examining and discussing Guy Ben-Ner's Treehouse Kit, a contemporary art installation with a sculptural and video element, small groups work together to create short silent films. The films should be built around a particular topic...

High schoolers 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.