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Mourning in Art and Ancient Cultures Lesson PlanMourning in Art and Ancient Cultures Lesson Plan
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10th - 12th
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Mourning in Art and Ancient Cultures

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Learners compare and mine two prints by Canadian artist Robert Harris for clues about the story depicted. They brainstorm ancient cultures that tell similar stories and download images to portray them. They also research how the ancient stories are depicted in contemporary life. They envision similar stories in our times, and finally, compose music or choose a musical accompaniment for the prints. 

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