Welcome to Yvonne
Merrill's newest publication, Hands-on Ancient
People II! This stunning new book features
the ancient Minoan, Mycenaen, Trojan, Ancient Greek, Etruscan,
and Roman cultures.
Hands-on Ancient
People II features:
- Fifty-five projects on the Minoan, Mycenaen, Trojan,
Ancient Greek, Etruscan, and Roman
cultures
- Overviews of the seven wonders of the Ancient
World; introduction to Crete, Mycenae, and Troy;
an explanation of Greek contributions to modern
culture; an overview of the Etruscans and
Romans
- Maps of the Greek region and Roman Empire
- All projects are based on authentic museum artifacts - cultural patterns
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Learn about the ancient pre-Greek, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman cultures
as you create replicas of authentic museum artifacts in Hands-on
Ancient People II. Sample projects include:
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Greek Vases
Much of what we
know about ancient Greek life is from pictures
painted on vases. The period of Golden Greek culture
produced fine vases that portray every aspect of
everyday life as well as historical and religious
events.
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The
Parthenon
Architects of Classical
Greece built according to strict mathematical rules
to give their public buildings a feeling of balance,
simplicity, and elegance. They constructed magnificent
public buildings and monuments. One of the most
famous is the Parthenon. |
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Musical Instruments
The Ancient Greeks
enjoyed music at most events. The kithara was a
stringed wooden instrument similar to a lyre. The
timpanon was an early version of the tambourine.
The turtle-shell harp is portrayed often, played
by men and women.
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Ancient
Coins
Ancient Greeks and Romans had beautiful
coins. Often they were decorated with the profile
of the current ruler. The earliest coins were lumps
of a mixture of gold and silver. Eventually coins
were mostly silver and were made in a standard flat,
round shape.
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