Lesson plan based on Fallen Warrior

Compare two ancient artworks to determine how they originally functioned in private Roman homes.

Skills and Focus: Art History, Discussion

Subject Area: Fine Arts

Thematic Connection: Signs and Symbols

Grade Level: Middle School

Time Needed: 30 minutes

Objective

• Compare and contrast the Fallen Warrior fragment and the Mosaic Floor to determine how each functioned in a private Roman residence.

Instructional Materials Needed

Stories: Why Was This Sculpture Made?, What Animal Is This?, and How Were Mosaics Made? (Instructor may want to view the story How Were Roman Houses Decorated? for background information.)

Worksheet

Pencils or pens

Activity

Both the Fallen Warrior fragment and the Mosaic Floor were probably commissioned to decorate private Roman residences. Have students complete the attached worksheet to compare these two objects. Discuss the students’ findings.

Goals

This activity meets Illinois State Goal 27: Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.

What medium did each artist use?
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What techniques did each artist use?
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What is the subject of each artwork?
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What is unique about each subject?
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What does each subject tell you about the artist?
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What does each subject tell you about the owners of the artwork?
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Where in the home was each artwork placed? Why?
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