School and Teacher Programs 2012-2013 BIBILIOGRAPHY MFA Publications Freed, Lawrence M. MFA Highlights: Arts of Ancient Egypt. Boston: MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2003 The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is fortunate to have published a series of books emphasizing specific areas of their incredible collection. Exclusively featuring works from Ancient Egypt, this book highlights art through Egypt s various periods of history: Predynastic and Early Dynastic Periods, Old Kingdom, First Intermediate Period and Middle Kingdom, Second Intermediate Period and New Kingdom, and Third Intermediate, Late and Greco- Roman Periods. The introduction details the process of excavating, discovering and transporting the objects from Egypt to Boston and is valuable tool for the history of Egyptian art. Kondoleon, Christine. MFA Highlights: Classical Art. Boston: MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2008 The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston has a wide range of impressive collections of art. Publishing a series of books highlighting some of the collections, this volume exclusively shows the various ideals and aspects of life in Ancient Greece and Rome as portrayed through art: Myth and Religion, Epic Heroes and Ancient Warriors, Love and Loss, Daily Life: From Labor to Leisure, and Beasts and Beauties. The introduction covers the general ideas and artistic goals from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity and provides background information about Classical art that is useful in understanding the importance of Ancient Greek and Roman art. Print Resources MESOPOTAMIA Roaf, Michael. Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East. New York: File on Fire, 1990 Roaf provides a history of Ancient Mesopotamia in his book Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East. A unique and fascinating culture, Roaf s book gives information about the evolution of art, culture, science, technology, and religion and discusses the development of Mesopotamia from the Early Farmers to the Last Empires. Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East offers and extension overview of the life of Ancient Mesopotamia and provides insight into an early artistic culture of the world. EGYPT Broida, Marian. Ancient Egyptians and their Neighbors: An Activity Guide. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 1999
Broida presents a unique work that combines the cultures of the Mesopotamians, Nubians, and Egyptians. Ancient Egyptians and their Neighbors: An Activity Guide is an interactive workbook that helps children piece together the different cultures of the ancient world and understand each aspect of the cultures in a fun and innovative way. This book not only offers informative facts, but it provides children with activities to further instill the cultural histories of these ancient societies in the minds of young children. Manuelian, Peter D. Hieroglyphs from A to Z: A Rhyming Book with Ancient Egyptian Stencils for Kids. New York: Scholastic Inc., 1991 Based on the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston s impressive collection of Egyptian art, Manuelian wrote a children s guide to understanding and interpreting hieroglyphics. Through the A to Z rhyming story, children can learn what the proper symbol is for each letter, how to write in hieroglyphics and a little bit about the history of Egypt. This is a fun book for children particularly due to the inclusion of stencils on the back page. Robins, Gay. The Art of Ancient Egypt. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1997 Robins book The Art of Ancient Egypt explains the Art of Ancient Egypt in a variety of informative ways. There is a helpful chronology of periods at the beginning of the book to give the reader a brief overview of dynastic transitions. Following the timeline, Robins covers the development of Egyptian art from the Early Dynastic Period to the Ptolemaic period and focuses on architecture, tombs, wall paintings, sculpture, funerary papyri, and jewelry of the Ancient Egyptians. The Art of Ancient Egypt presents a valuable perspective into the art of the ancient world of Egypt. Wilkinson, Richard H. Reading Egyptian Art: A Hieroglyphic Guide to Ancient Egyptian Painting and Sculpture. New York: Thames and Hudson, 1992 Throughout Egyptian history, there was an emphasis on the use of hieroglyphics not only in common writing practices but in art. Wilkinson s book details the use and importance of hieroglyphics particularly in various works of Egyptian art. With the knowledge of hieroglyphics, the viewer will be able to fully comprehend the meanings and ideologies of the Ancient Egyptians as presented through the diverse subjects and works of art. GREECE D Aulaire, Ingri and Edgar. D Aulaire s Book of Greek Myths. New York: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 1992 The D Aulaire s have written an incredible book designed for children and adults to understand and discuss Greek Mythologies. In this interactive storybook, there are color images and
detailed descriptions of the most well known Gods, Goddesses, and mythologies of the Ancient Greek world. People of all ages and read this enjoyable book and be able to converse intellectually about the ancient myth of Greece. Pedley, John Griffiths. Greek Art and Archaeology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1993 Greek Art and Archaeology describes the development of art throughout Ancient Greece and Crete. Beginning with the Island of Crete and the Minoan civilization, Pedley traces the evolution of architecture, sculpture, pottery, wall painting and mosaics through the Hellenistic period. Pedley provides extensive information on the Ancient Greek civilizations and leaves the reader with a substantial historical and artistic background of Greece. ROME Knapp, Ruthie. Museum Guide for Kids: Greek and Roman Art. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2001 The Museum Guide for Kids: Greek and Roman Art offers insight for children into appreciating the art of Greece and Rome. Knapp clearly explains terms, ideas, and concepts related to the art of Greece and Rome and tries to connect the culture of these two civilizations with the art in an easy and understandable manner. Ramage, Nancy and Andrew. Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine. New York: Prentice Hall, 1991 Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine follows the evolution of art through the history of Rome. It begins with the Early Etruscans and continues through the Roman Empire until the reign of Constantine. Ramage demonstrates the transformation of architecture, sculpture, wall painting, mosaics, and pottery as it was influenced by the history of Ancient Rome. Roman Art: Romulus to Constantine is highly detailed in the descriptions and allows the reader to fully understand and develop a strong background in Ancient Roman art. Online Resources http://educators.mfa.org Online Galleries Designed for this Workshop: : Highlights from the Art of the Ancient World : Art of the Ancient World: Egypt : The Art of Ancient Greece and Rome : Ancient Legacy : Ancient Greek Mythology : Homer s Iliad and Odyssey : Architecture
http://mesopotamia.lib.uchicago.edu/ The University of Chicago developed an in depth website devoted to Ancient Mesopotamia. This resource has links dedicated to learning about their collection, interactive activities, various teaching materials to be integrated in a K- 12 classroom, and a basic history of Mesopotamia. http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/ The British Museum created an interactive learning site about all aspects of Ancient Egyptian life, culture, religion, and art. Each subcategory presents the visitor with a brief history or story, a few online activities related to the category, and a challenge game at the end of the site. It is a fun way to learn and explore Ancient Egypt. http://www.ancient- greece.org/ This website offers an overall history of Ancient Greece beginning with the Minoan civilization and the Island of Crete. It has various links to information, maps, images and a timeline to provide a well rounded understanding of the ancient civilizations of Greece. There is also a specific link for teachers and students to view images and timelines that can be incorporated into the classroom. http://rome.mrdonn.org/lessonplans.html This site is specifically designed to help teachers in the classroom setting discuss the power of Rome. It provides links into all the major aspects of Roman life and with each link there is a set of interactive opportunities such as images, maps, timelines, and more to give a diverse and fun teaching atmosphere to Ancient Rome. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=02®ion=wam (October 2000) The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an artistic timeline of Mesopotamia from 8000 B.C.- 500 A.D. This gives a clear comparison between the history of the civilization and the development of art throughout Mesopotamia. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=02®ion=eus (October 2000) The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an artistic timeline of Ancient Mediterranean and Southern Europe from 8000-1000 B.C. This gives a clear comparison between the history of the civilization and the development of art throughout the Mediterranean and Southern Europe.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=04®ion=eusb (October 2000) The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an artistic timeline specifically of Ancient Greece from 1000 B.C.- 500 A.D. This gives a clear comparison between the history of the Greek civilization and the development of art throughout this time period. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ht/?period=04®ion=eust (October 2000) The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides an artistic timeline specifically of Ancient Italy form 1000 B.C.- 1 A.D. This gives a clear comparison between the history of Italy, the Roman Empire, and the development of art throughout this time.