Ten Intriguing Ancient Artworks from Around the World

For more information about Ancient Art, check out the eCourse: Ancient Art Around the World eCourse. It is available with your membership to the Curated Connections Library. The students currently enrolled in the course have given me some great feedback!

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I thought I’d share with you some of the works of art that you’ll learn about by taking the course.

Ten Artworks from Ancient Art Around the World

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.

7. The Great Stupa at Sanchi

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

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.

Spend quality time with all of these artworks and more by enrolling in Ancient Art Around the World. As a bonus, you also get lifetime access to the Prehistoric Mini-Course.

Both courses are available through the membership!