Roman Art: A Resource for Educators
by Nancy L. Thompson
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art 2007
ISBN/ASIN: 0300126948
ISBN-13: 9780300126945
Number of pages: 216
Description:
This fully illustrated resource is designed for teachers of grades K–12 and includes a discussion of the relevance of Rome to the modern world, a short historical overview, and descriptions of forty-five works of art from the Museum's collection of Roman art. Lesson plans, classroom activities, maps, bibliographies, and a glossary are also included.
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