This publication was designed not only to introduce the Museum's collection of Greek art to teachers and their students, but also to provide them with a general grounding in ancient Greek culture, from the prehistoric period to the end of the Classical age. Its range of resources gives educators great flexibility in engaging students of any age with the art of ancient Greece. Included are a brief history of Athens from the 6th to the 4th century B.C.; a look at key aspects of 5th-century Greek life (including myths and religion, philosophy and science, music, poetry, sports, the symposium, and warfare); discussions of Greek art, artists, materials, and the influence of Greek subjects in the art of other eras; suggested activities and lesson plans; a map of the ancient Greek world; a timeline; and a bibliography.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's teacher-training programs and accompanying materials are made possible through a generous grant from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose.

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   Opening Pages and Contents 
   (opening pages and pp. 1–6, 136 K)
   How to Use These Materials (pp. 7–10, 108 K)
   Map (pp. 11–12, 144 K)
   A Brief History of Athens (pp. 13–16, 64 K)
   Key Aspects of Greek Life (pp. 17–26, 108 K)
   Greek Art (pp. 27–38, 256 K)
   Artists and Materials (pp. 39–60, 292 K)
   Slide Entries, Part 1 (pp. 61–102, 1 M)
   Slide Entries, Part 2 (pp. 103–146, 1 M)
   Museum Hunts, Part 1 (pp. 147–181, 396 K)
   Museum Hunts, Part 2 (pp. 182–204, 404 K)
   Class Activities (pp. 205–224, 136 K)
   Resources (pp. 225–246, 196 K)

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