School Tours

Passport to the Past Explore universal themes of civilization such as writing, religion and burial customs by examining the Gallery’s collections from the ancient Near East, Egypt, East Asia, Greece, Rome and Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Experience the thrill of interpreting and comparing real artworks and artifacts 500 to 5,000 years old. Curriculum Connections: Art, Social Studies (Grades 6, 9, AP World History) Grade Level: Secondary ^Top

Roman Togatus statue

Sacred Stories, Myths and Legends “Listen” to artworks with a story to tell, “hear” how culture influences art and “see” how beliefs and stories pass down through narrative and symbolic art. Compare and contrast ancient beliefs and living traditions from diverse cultures, including medieval Europe, ancient Egypt, traditional Africa, Buddhist Asia and the indigenous Americas. Curriculum Connections: Art, ELA,Social Studies Grade Level: Secondary ^Top

Thai Head of a Buddha