Amphorae: Artifacts to Admire

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will learn about artifacts and Ancient Greek amphorae. Students will create crayon resist paintings of amphorae. Students will then imagine their artwork becoming artifacts found in the future and create and present a design that reveals what they value.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Identity Crayons Watercolor Line Pattern Balance Ancient Art

Collections

What Do I Prefer and Value?

Lesson Objectives

Students will learn about artifacts, discuss their value, and understand when an artwork or object becomes an artifact.

Students will understand that people from different places and times have made art for different reasons.

Students will view Ancient Greek amphorae and identify common characteristics.

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Teaching Strategies

Present images of various artifacts and explain distinctions between art and artifact.
Introduce Ancient Greek amphorae, uses, interpretations, common characteristics, and parts of a vessel.
Demonstrate how to use a mind map graphic organizer to brainstorm scenes and designs of personal value.
Demonstrate how to draw the outline of an amphora and model how to add color and designs.

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National Standards

Create

Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

VA:Cr1.2.2a

Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

VA:Cr3.1.1a

Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

VA:Cr1.2.2

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

15 minutes

Demonstration Time

25 minutes

Student Studio Time

2 hours

Supplies and Materials

Pencil and eraser
9" x 12" 80 lb drawing paper or mixed-media paper
Black permanent marker
Crayons
Watercolor paints
Watercolor paint brush
Cup of water

National Standards

Create

Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

VA:Cr1.2.2a

Use art vocabulary to describe choices while creating art.

VA:Cr3.1.1a

Make art or design with various materials and tools to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.

VA:Cr1.2.2

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Steps

Learn About Amphorae and Artifacts

View and discuss the “All About Amphorae” reference as well as images of ancient amphorae. Define “artifact” and discuss whether amphorae are art, artifacts, or both. Learn about the value of amphorae as it relates to the value of other objects, artifacts, and artwork.

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