Lesson plan based on Amphora
Discover the function of ancient Greek vessels by comparing their characteristics.
Skills and Focus: Art History
Subject Area: Fine Arts
Thematic Connection: Home and School
Grade Level: Secondary School
Time Needed: 50 minutes
Objective
• Compare and contrast two ancient Greek vessels to determine the function of each.
Instructional Materials Needed
Stories: How Was This Made? and The Festivals of Dionysos
Activity
Explain to students that although these two vessels may look similar to modern viewers, their uses within ancient Greek culture were different and can be identified through their individual characteristics. Encourage students to take notes as they watch the two stories. Then, using their notes and pictures of the vessels, have students complete the worksheet to see how the vessels compare.
Goals
This activity meets Illinois State Goal 25: Know the language of the arts.
| AMPHORA | STAMNOS | |
| Type of vessel
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| Purpose
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| Black or red figure?
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| Details added how?
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| Story/figures depicted
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| Attributes of
main figures |
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| Role of figures
in society |
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| Who used this vessel?
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| Where was it used?
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| Similar vessel
used today? |
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