Roman Art: A Resource for Educators
Nancy L. Thompson
This fully illustrated resource introduces K-12 teachers and their students to the rich cultural legacy of Roman art. It includes a discussion of the relevance of Rome to the modern world, a short historical overview, and descriptions of forty-five works of art in the Museum's Roman collection organized in three thematic sections: Power and Authority in Roman Portraiture; Myth, Religion, and the Afterlife; and Daily Life in Ancient Rome. This invaluable kit also provides lesson plans and classroom activities, map, bibliographies, a glossary, posters, and a CD-ROM containing digital images. Also included is the book ''Art of the Classical World in The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greece, Cyprus, Etruria, Rome.''
