Welcome to Artline – Journey Three ! Our travels are almost over, but we still have time to be introduced to Ancient Mythological creatures, early Christian Art and Sanctuaries and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
We will be the guests at the first Olympic Games in Greece and explore the temples of the goddesses.
And since you are having so much fun creating Art inspired by your travels, you will continue to explore cultural Art Activities.
Grab your backpack, let’s Go !
Journey Three Lessons
Etruscan
Little cultural information was recorded by the Etruscans, who identified themselves as Rasenna. They were called Tusci or Etrusci by their Roman neighbors.Read lesson →
The Romans
Between the Etruscans on the north and the Greek culture on the south, a city-state was established that was to grow to dominate the Western World for seven centuries.Read lesson →
Early Christian & Byzantine
The Byzantine Empire- Byzantium-AD 330-1453- is also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire and was the longest lasting medieval power. Its' capital was Constantinople, modern day Istanbul, Turkey and ruled land in Italy, Greece, the Balkans, the Levant, Asia Minor, and North Africa.Read lesson →
Final Review – Visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Now that you have developed a curiosity and understanding of how early people, cultures and civilizations have interpreted and designed their world, take a trip through the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City representing 5,000 years of art from around the world.Read lesson →