Art of the Fertile Crescent & Ancient Egypt

Much of our knowledge about the lives of the earliest humans comes from the ancient art they left behind. Before people could write, they were painting pictures of animals on the walls of caves in Africa, Europe and Asia. Human beings have had the desire to create since the earliest times.

As families, clans, and tribes gathered together to build villages and towns, art changed and developed as well. The first civilization we know of formed in Mesopotamia, and their accomplishments were spectacular. The Sumerians invented writing, created beautiful sculptures in stone, and designed and built ziggurats which were the center of their cities. They were highly accomplished artists who exemplified the first style of art depicting the human form.

The second great civilization that we know of was Ancient Egypt which thrived for several thousand years along the Nile River. The Egyptians’ belief in the afterlife led them to create the immense pyramids and tombs filled with art and innumerable treasures. And although their glorious civilization didn’t last, we know a great deal about them because of the amazing art they created.

These early cultures of Mesopotamia and Egypt directly influenced what we call “Western Art” because it developed around the Mediterranean Sea, moving throughout Western Europe and eventually, to the United States of America.

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to the various mediums, details, and skills involved
in each lesson, this course is recommended for ages 13 and up.

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Art Through the Ages*

ART THROUGH THE AGES

You are about to take a journey through time — one that begins in the cradle of civilization and the earliest recorded history of mankind.

And frankly, if it hadn’t been for the ART these ancient humans created, we would hardly know anything about how they lived, worked, and survived.

Archeologists unearth and study evidence from past cultures, such as pottery, jewelry, statues, and even buildings — all created with the human hand. And each piece is a record of ideas, cultural influence, and the era in which they lived.

Art is the universal language of humanity, and throughout the ages, three main art forms have been found in almost every civilization and culture: Painting, Sculpture, & Architecture

Join artist, Alisha Gratehouse and her husband, Jason, in this brand new series as they give you hands-on projects based on art from thousands and thousands of years ago. You will learn about art from the far corners of the world and historical periods from the earliest civilizations spanning through medieval times.

Not only will you have fun recreating amazing works of art—you will also gain a richer, deeper understanding of different cultures and civilizations.

There are 5 volumes in this series: