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How to use this content:
As listed on the “Start Here” page for this unit, one of the unit objectives is “Identify Key Historical Facts” This objective will be assessed by the unit quiz. While reading and watching the content in the following links and videos, make note of historical facts and information so you can return to them as needed when working on the unit quiz. Be on the lookout for names of artists, influential people, artworks, important events, trends and values in the culture.
Ancient Greece
We owe most of our cultural heritage to Ancient Greece. Their Humanistic philosophy and approach to life is the foundation of almost every ideology we subscribe to in the Industrialized West.
Link #1: Ajax and Achilles Vase
Link #2: Greek Humanism
Link #3: Doryphoros
Link #4: Architectural Orders
Link #5 Parthenon
Link #6: Discobolos
Link #7: Dying Gaul
More Learning Resources
Remember, since we can’t cover everything about art in this class, these reading assignments are based on the choices I have made for what to include, but there is much more that has not been included. If you are interested in learning more, please remember that our primary source, the Khan Academy, has lots of other videos and articles that explore this time and culture even further. You can explore them at Khan Academy (Ancient Greece) or SmartHistory (Ancient Greece).
These links are not required reading for this unit, but if you are interested in learning more, you might enjoy exploring these resources: