Art of the ancient Near East
Subtitle: a resource for educators
By: Kim Benzel ... [et al.].
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9781588393586; 9780300167085
Subjects: Ancient Art; Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.); Antiquities; Study and teaching (Elementary)
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Goals and design of this resource; title: Maps of the ancient Near East; title: The ancient Near East; title: Resources in the ancient Near East; title: A chronology of the ancient Near East; title: Introduction to ancient Near Eastern art and archaeology. Uncovering the ancient Near East through archaeology; title: A brief history of the ancient Near East. Dating the ancient Near East; title: Cuneiform messages; title: Animals and humans; title: The royal image; title: Communicating with the divine; title: Materials and techniques; title: Descriptions of the works of art; title: Quick list of the works of art; title: Descriptions of the works of art; title: Classroom applications; title: Curriculum connections; title: Lesson plans. Writing and art; title: The multifaceted animal; title: The royal image; title: Gods, goddesses, and the supernatural; title: Classroom activities; title: Topics for discussion.