1. Greek Pottery
Ajax & Achilles, by Exekias, ca B.C.

2. Pottery in Ancient Greece
Vases were considered mostly functional objects made to be used
They provided multiple purposes: storage, carrying, mixing, serving, drinking etc.
There were some vases which were more ornate considered worthy gifts for dedication to the gods.
Vases which were more decadent often had elaborate art work
These often showcased historic characters and events

3. Cross Curricular
Since we will be studying Ancient Greece in social studies this is an excellent opportunity to weave art into the curriculum
For their final project in this Unit, students will be working on a famous character from Greek myth. A Greek Vase provides an excellent way to represent their character in an artistic medium.

4. Materials
The Reality is not every school has access to a Kiln for pottery
That shouldn’t stop you!
For example: My class will be creating vase artwork by using paper
Here is what you will require:
- Images of Greek Vases for inspiration, - Student fact sheets on their Greek Character
-Paper/Scratch Paper
- Acrylic paint
- Skewer
- Brushes
- Pastels

5. Process
Depending on how complex you decide to go with this type of Artwork the process can vary immensely
Example:
-Students will draw a vase shape onto a piece of paper
-Secondly Students will then colour in their vase
-Students will completely cover their artwork in white acrylic paint
-Students will etch their designs into the piece and thereby chip away at the white paint strategically revealing the under layer of cover

6. Considerations
If you will be using paint prepare to put down newspaper in order to prevent unnecessary messes.
Student Desks should be pushed into groups in order to share art supplies and to support collaboration

7. Finished Project

8. Different Variations
Adaptions
Scratch Paper

9. PLOS
A4 create images using a variety of materials, technologies, and processes: (select materials technologies, and processes to create images that represent particular historical or cultural contexts or styles (e.g., ancient Greek or Aztec) ) C1 analyze visual arts styles from a variety of social, historical, and cultural contexts

10. Comments and Questions
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