To introduce the designs of Ancient Greek Pottery; to explore the use of geometric and organic shape in making ordered patterns.
What You Need:
9 x 12 red-orange construction paper
(optional: construction paper can have an outline of a pot copied onto it)
black markers in a variety of widths
pencils
scissors
rulers
pictures of Ancient Greek Pottery, especially from the Geometric Period.
handouts with examples of symbols and designs used in Greek Pottery (see recommended book below)
What You Do:
Show the students pictures of Greek Pottery. Discuss the use of shape to make patterns on the pots, emphasizing the use of geometric shapes in the earlier pots. Discuss the transition to organic shapes in the later pottery.
Project directions:
Students use a ruler and a medium-width marker, such as a Sharpie, to draw a series of parallel horizontal lines from top to bottom in the pot outline on the paper. They do not need to stay in the lines, since the pot will be cut out when it is finished. The space between the lines should vary.
Students use the markers to draw a different pattern in each row. The larger-width markers can be used to make some of the horizontal lines darker and to color in some of the shapes. Encourage students to use variety by making some of their shapes black and leaving some uncolored.
After the pot is completely covered with patterns, it can be cut out and signed.
More Information:
Minoan Pottery - a KinderArt History Lesson
http://www.kinderart.com/arthistory/minoan.shtml
Greek Pottery for Kids - An excellent, interactive website!
Kids can design, decorate, print and keep a Greek Pot!
http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/greecepot.htm
Ancient Greek Designs 110 royalty-free illustrations adapted from ancient Greek vases, votive reliefs, clay figures, statuary and other authentic sources. Decorative images depict Grecian women, gods and goddesses, warriors, weapons, mythical figures, bacchantes, musical instruments and more. Ideal for adding ornamental grace and style to a wide range of graphic and craft projects.
Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome Demonstrates life in ancient Greece and Rome, and the contributions of those cultures to modern civilization, through hands-on activities such as making a star gazer, chiseling a clay tablet, and weaving Roman sandals.
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