PYRAMIDS, PALACES & GREAT BIG WALLS -
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Lesson 1
- Egypt (Oct)
This lesson
includes a plan of the Great Pyramid, Hieroglyphs, the great Temple of
Abu Simbel (Ramses the Great), a brief discussion of El Amarna and
several photographs of artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb. |
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This
lesson contains images from the Mesopotamian Valley, with an emphasis
on Jewish art and the stories that accompany them. Sumerian,
Babylonian (Ishtar Gate) and some Assyrian art is included. |
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This lesson
includes a discussion of architecture with the Three Classical
Orders: Doric, Classical and Corinthian capitals; and the
Parthenon, Kouros, Venus de Milo and Alexander the Great. |
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This lesson
includes an overview of major contributions made by the Roman
civilization to architecture (concrete, arch, aqueduct) and sculpture
(portraiture, relief sculpture, equestrian statuary). The Colosseum,
Lupa Romana and the Roman Pantheon are included. |
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Romanesque
and Gothic Christian churches begin this lesson. In addition,
Christian imagery (painted alter of Samson and stained glass of the
Flight to Egypt) is included. Tapestries, castles and knights in armor
are viewed and discussed. |
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This lesson
includes Stonehenge, a discussion of amber, Viking artifacts and
ships, and illuminated manuscripts. |

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This lesson
includes images of Russian icons, the Church of the Transfiguration,
Faberge Imperial Easter Eggs, the Cathedral of St Basil and Russian
lacquer ware. |
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This lesson
contains images from Colombia, Peru and Mexico including a discussion
of the Incas and Aztecs. |
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The children have the opportunity to
study art works of the past which reflect the time and cultures of the
people who produced them. |

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