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School and Teacher Programs 2012-2013
Teacher Professional Development Workshop
Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean
December 12, 2012
BIBILIOGRAPHY
MFA Publications
Freed, Lawrence M. MFA Highlights: Arts of Ancient Egypt. Boston: MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston, 2003
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is fortunate to have published a series of books emphasizing specific areas
of their incredible collection. Exclusively featuring works from Ancient Egypt, this book highlights art through
Egypt’s various periods of history: “Predynastic and Early Dynastic Periods”, “Old Kingdom”, “First
Intermediate Period and Middle Kingdom”, “Second Intermediate Period and New Kingdom”, and “Third
Intermediate, Late and Greco-­‐Roman Periods”. The introduction details the process of excavating, discovering
and transporting the objects from Egypt to Boston and is valuable tool for the history of Egyptian art.
Kondoleon, Christine. MFA Highlights: Classical Art. Boston: MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,
2008
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has a wide range of impressive collections of art. Publishing a series of
books highlighting some of the collections, this volume exclusively shows the various ideals and aspects of life
in Ancient Greece and Rome as portrayed through art: “Myth and Religion”, “Epic Heroes and Ancient
Warriors”, “Love and Loss”, “Daily Life: From Labor to Leisure”, and “Beasts and Beauties”. The introduction
covers the general ideas and artistic goals from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity and provides background
information about Classical art that is useful in understanding the importance of Ancient Greek and Roman art.
Print Resources
MESOPOTAMIA
Roaf, Michael. Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East. New York: File on Fire, 1990
Roaf provides a history of Ancient Mesopotamia in his book Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient
Near East. A unique and fascinating culture, Roaf’s book gives information about the evolution of art, culture,
science, technology, and religion and discusses the development of Mesopotamia from the Early Farmers to
the Last Empires. Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East offers and extension overview of
the life of Ancient Mesopotamia and provides insight into an early artistic culture of the world.
EGYPT
Broida, Marian. Ancient Egyptians and their Neighbors: An Activity Guide. Chicago: Chicago Review Press,
1999
School and Teacher Programs 2012 – 2013 Teacher Professional Development Workshop Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean December 12, 2012 Broida presents a unique work that combines the cultures of the Mesopotamians, Nubians, and Egyptians.
Ancient Egyptians and their Neighbors: An Activity Guide is an interactive workbook that helps children piece
together the different cultures of the ancient world and understand each aspect of the cultures in a fun and
innovative way. This book not only offers informative facts, but it provides children with activities to further
instill the cultural histories of these ancient societies in the minds of young children.
Manuelian, Peter D. Hieroglyphs from A to Z: A Rhyming Book with Ancient Egyptian Stencils for Kids. New
York: Scholastic Inc., 1991
Based on the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s impressive collection of Egyptian art, Manuelian wrote a
children’s guide to understanding and interpreting hieroglyphics. Through the A to Z rhyming story, children
can learn what the proper symbol is for each letter, how to write in hieroglyphics and a little bit about the
history of Egypt. This is a fun book for children particularly due to the inclusion of stencils on the back page.
Robins, Gay. The Art of Ancient Egypt. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1997 Robins’ book The
Art of Ancient Egypt explains the Art of Ancient Egypt in a variety of
informative ways. There is a helpful chronology of periods at the beginning of the book to give the reader a
brief overview of dynastic transitions. Following the timeline, Robins covers the development of Egyptian art
from the Early Dynastic Period to the Ptolemaic period and focuses on architecture, tombs, wall paintings,
sculpture, funerary papyri, and jewelry of the Ancient Egyptians. The Art of Ancient Egypt presents a valuable
perspective into the art of the ancient world of Egypt.
Wilkinson, Richard H. Reading Egyptian Art: A Hieroglyphic Guide to Ancient Egyptian Painting and Sculpture.
New York: Thames and Hudson, 1992
Throughout Egyptian history, there was an emphasis on the use of hieroglyphics not only in common writing
practices but in art. Wilkinson’s book details the use and importance of hieroglyphics particularly in various
works of Egyptian art. With the knowledge of hieroglyphics, the viewer will be able to fully comprehend the
meanings and ideologies of the Ancient Egyptians as presented through the diverse subjects and works of art.
GREECE
D’Aulaire, Ingri and Edgar. D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths. New York: Delacorte Books for Young Readers,
1992
The D’Aulaire’s have written an incredible book designed for children and adults to understand and discuss
Greek Mythologies. In this interactive storybook, there are color images and
School and Teacher Programs 2012 – 2013 Teacher Professional Development Workshop Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean December 12, 2012 detailed descriptions of the most well known Gods, Goddesses, and mythologies of the Ancient Greek world.
People of all ages and read this enjoyable book and be able to converse intellectually about the ancient myth
of Greece.
Pedley, John Griffiths. Greek Art and Archaeology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1993
Greek Art and Archaeology describes the development of art throughout Ancient Greece and Crete. Beginning
with the Island of Crete and the Minoan civilization, Pedley traces the evolution of architecture, sculpture,
pottery, wall painting and mosaics through the Hellenistic period. Pedley provides extensive information on the
Ancient Greek civilizations and leaves the reader with a substantial historical and artistic background of
Greece.
ROME
Knapp, Ruthie. Museum Guide for Kids: Greek and Roman Art. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2001
The Museum Guide for Kids: Greek and Roman Art offers insight for children into appreciating the art of
Greece and Rome. Knapp clearly explains terms, ideas, and concepts related to the art of Greece and Rome
and tries to connect the culture of these two civilizations with the art in an easy and understandable manner.
Ramage, Nancy and Andrew. Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine. New York: Prentice Hall, 1991
Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine follows the evolution of art through the history of Rome. It begins with the
Early Etruscans and continues through the Roman Empire until the reign of Constantine. Ramage
demonstrates the transformation of architecture, sculpture, wall painting, mosaics, and pottery as it was
influenced by the history of Ancient Rome. Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine is highly detailed in the
descriptions and allows the reader to fully understand and develop a strong background in Ancient Roman art.
Online Resources
http://educators.mfa.org
Online Galleries Designed for this Workshop:
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to the Mediterranean: Highlights from the Art of the Ancient World
to the Mediterranean: Art of the Ancient World: Egypt
to the Mediterranean: The Art of Ancient Greece and Rome
to the Mediterranean: Ancient Legacy
to the Mediterranean: Ancient Greek Mythology
to the Mediterranean: Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey
to the Mediterranean: Architecture
School and Teacher Programs 2012 – 2013 Teacher Professional Development Workshop Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean December 12, 2012 http://mesopotamia.lib.uchicago.edu/
The University of Chicago developed an in depth website devoted to Ancient Mesopotamia. This resource has
links dedicated to learning about their collection, interactive activities, various teaching materials to be
integrated in a K-­‐12 classroom, and a basic history of Mesopotamia.
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/
The British Museum created an interactive learning site about all aspects of Ancient Egyptian life, culture,
religion, and art. Each subcategory presents the visitor with a brief history or story, a few online activities
related to the category, and a challenge game at the end of the site. It is a fun way to learn and explore
Ancient Egypt.
http://www.ancient-­‐greece.org/
This website offers an overall history of Ancient Greece beginning with the Minoan civilization and the Island
of Crete. It has various links to information, maps, images and a timeline to provide a well rounded
understanding of the ancient civilizations of Greece. There is also a specific link for teachers and students to
view images and timelines that can be incorporated into the classroom.
http://rome.mrdonn.org/lessonplans.html
This site is specifically designed to help teachers in the classroom setting discuss the power of Rome. It
provides links into all the major aspects of Roman life and with each link there is a set of interactive
opportunities such as images, maps, timelines, and more to give a diverse and fun teaching atmosphere to
Ancient Rome.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=02&region=wam (October 2000)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an artistic timeline of Mesopotamia from 8000 B.C.-­‐ 500 A.D. This
gives a clear comparison between the history of the civilization and the development of art throughout
Mesopotamia.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=02&region=eus (October 2000)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an artistic timeline of Ancient Mediterranean and Southern Europe
from 8000-­‐1000 B.C. This gives a clear comparison between the history of the civilization and the
development of art throughout the Mediterranean and Southern Europe.
School and Teacher Programs 2012 – 2013 Teacher Professional Development Workshop Mesopotamia to the Mediterranean December 12, 2012 http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=04&region=eusb (October 2000)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an artistic timeline specifically of Ancient Greece from 1000 B.C.-­‐
500 A.D. This gives a clear comparison between the history of the Greek civilization and the development of art
throughout this time period.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=04&region=eust (October 2000)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an artistic timeline specifically of Ancient Italy form 1000 B.C.-­‐ 1
A.D. This gives a clear comparison between the history of Italy, the Roman Empire, and the development of art
throughout this time.