Take your child on an inspiring journey in Art of the Ancients from ARTistic Pursuits. Travel through ancient art history, from cave paintings to the remarkable artistic achievements of the Roman Empire! Designed for elementary grades, this art course combines cultural exploration with hands-on projects, helping children discover how art reflects the beliefs, ideas, and everyday lives of people throughout ancient history. 

Across 18 lessons, young artists explore European cave paintings, Near Eastern relief carvings, Minoan frescoes, Egyptian wall paintings, Mesopotamian art, Greek pottery, and the many artistic techniques developed in ancient Rome, while gaining a deeper appreciation for the many ways people express themselves through art. 

Each art history lesson begins with an engaging interactive read-aloud that sparks curiosity and builds comprehension. Children then explore an ancient artwork through guided questions that encourage them to look closely, share their observations, and discover new ideas. They immediately put their learning into practice through a hands-on art project, using materials and techniques introduced in the video lessons, to create original artwork that expresses their own ideas. 

Engaging video lessons introduce pastels and clay media, expanding children's artistic skills in color and three-dimensional modeling. Perfect for young learners ready to explore the art of ancient civilizations, this course blends history and practical art instruction into a memorable learning adventure. 

What's Included:

• 6 Video Lessons Demonstrating Art Techniques, Materials, and Tools
• 12 Art History Lessons exploring the art and artists of the Ancient World