Art Of The Ancient Near East

This essential guide for educators focuses on the variety of art produced by the rich and complex cultures that flourished in what today is known as the Middle East during a vast period between about 8,000 B.C. and 650 A.D. Included in this box are a publication providing the cultural, archaeological, and historical contexts for a selection of thirty works of art; curriculum connections, discussion questions, lesson plans, and activities for a range of grade levels; maps, a chronology, bibliographies, web resources, and a glossary. These educational materials are made possible by Rolin Foundation USA.