Lesson plan based on Fallen Warrior

Analyze and compare the role of public sculpture in ancient Greece and today’s neighborhoods.

Skills and Focus: Cultural Comparisons, Art Appreciation, Writing

Subject Area: Social Science

Thematic Connection: Comparing Cultures

Grade Level: Elementary School

Time Needed: 40 minutes

Objectives

• Define the role of public sculpture and its effect on the community.

Instructional Materials Needed

Story: The Shield of Athena

Worksheet

Activity

The battle depicted on the shield of Athena inside the temple of the Parthenon in Athens would have reminded the Greeks of their recent victories against the Persians. Ask students to think about a piece of public sculpture displayed prominently in their community or school.

Distribute the worksheet and ask students to compare the Fallen Warrior to a piece of contemporary sculpture.

Goals

This activity meets Illinois State Goal 18: Understand, analyze, and compare social systems with an emphasis on the United States.

Name/Description of Public Sculpture:

How is it similar to the Fallen Warrior?

How is it different from the Fallen Warrior?

What effect does this sculpture have on my community?

© 2000, by The Art Institute of Chicago. All rights reserved. Use of this program is subject to the terms below. No part of this program may be reproduced, transmitted or distributed in any form or by any means, except for personal or classroom use. All Copyright in and to the program, in whole or in part, belongs to the publisher and its licensors and is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office