Ten Intriguing Ancient Artworks from Around the World

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Ten Artworks from Ancient Art Around the World

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1. Mimih Spirits from Australian Aborigines

Imagine what these little spirits do and better understand the Aboriginal Dreamtime belief system.

2. Ashurnasirpal II Hunting Lions

Learn how the artists of Mesopotamia used animals to show the power of the king.

3. The Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion, Athens

Write a poem that considers how democracy is seen through the art of Ancient Greece.

4. Kofun Haniwa

Discover the function and style of these ancient Japanese sculptures through interactive learning activities.

5. Nok Sculpture

Explore the conventions of these ancient and mysterious Africa sculptures.

6. Chinese Bronze Vessel

Search for the zoomorphic designs and then design your own squished animal based on a common stylized design.

Courtesy of Hunan Provincial Museum This bronze, elephant-shaped Zun vessell dates back to the 12th or 11th century BCE.

7. The Great Stupa at Sanchi

Find out whose remains are buried here and discover the symbols found in the elaborate relief sculptures.

Great Stupa. Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India

8. Sensuret I

Analyze a primary source poem about Sensuret I to discover how Ancient Egyptians viewed the afterlife.

9. Emperor Qin’s Terracotta Army

Ponder the unfathomable size of emperor Qin’s tomb.

10. Mayan Relief Sculpture

Narrate the story from this Mayan relief sculpture to better understand the vast Mayan civilization.

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