AP Art History Unit #2: Ancient Mediterranean

3500 BCE – 300 CE

Big Idea #1 - Cultural practices or belief systems often affect art and art making.

Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art (1 of 2 Key Ideas for Context) - Cultural practices, belief
systems, and physical setting constitute an important part of art and art making and are often communicated in
various stylistic conventions and forms. Such cultural considerations may affect artistic decisions that include,
but are not limited to, siting, subject matter, and modes of display, and may help to shape the creation of art in a
given setting or within a given culture.
Context:
1. The art of the ancient Near East (present-day Iraq, Syria, Iran, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine,
Jordan, and Cyprus, from 3500 to 330 BCE) is associated with successive city-states and cultural
powers—Sumerian, Akkadian, Neo-Sumerian and Babylonian, Assyrian, NeoBabylonian, and
Persian. Religion plays a significant role in the art and architecture of the ancient Near East, with
cosmology guiding representation of deities and kings who themselves assume divine attributes.
2. The art of dynastic Egypt (present-day Egypt and Sudan, from 3000 to 30 BCE) generally includes
coverage of predynastic Egypt and Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. The Amarna period (New
Kingdom) was also important because of its cultural reform and stylistic revolution. The art of
dynastic Egypt embodies a sense of permanence. It was created for eternity in the service of a
culture that focused on preserving a cycle of rebirth.
3. Egyptian art incorporates mythological and religious symbolism, often centered on the cult of the
sun. Representations of humans make clear distinctions between the deified pharaoh and people in
lower classes, using representational and stylistic cues such as hierarchical proportion and
idealization versus naturalism. Approaches to portraiture depend on a figure’s rank in society. The
artistic canon of dynastic Egypt, with strict conventions of representation, use of materials, and
treatment of forms, was followed for many centuries with only short-lived periods of
experimentation and deviation. Innovations in art and architecture tended to occur within the basic
and established scheme.
4. Ancient Greek art was produced in Europe and western Asia, primarily in the region of present-
day Greece, Turkey, and southern Italy, from 600 BCE to 100 ce Etruscan art (c. 700–100 BCE,
from the region of Etruria in central Italy) and ancient Roman art was produced in Europe and
western Asia from c. 753 BCE to 337 ce.
5. Art considered Ancient Greek includes works from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods,
as defined according to artistic style, not by political units such as governments or dynasties.
Etruscan art is typically considered as a single cultural unit even though Etruria was composed of
separate city-states. Roman art includes works from the republican, early imperial, late imperial,
and late antique periods, as defined using governmental structures and dynasties rather than
stylistic characteristics.
6. The Greek, Etruscan, and Roman cultures shared a rich tradition of epic storytelling (first orally
transmitted, later written) that glorified the exploits of gods, goddesses, and heroes. The texts
recorded a highly developed rhetorical tradition that prized public oratory and poetry. Religious
rituals and prognostications were guided by oral tradition, not texts.
7. Ancient Greek religious and civic architecture and figural representation are characterized by
idealized proportions and spatial relationships, expressing societal values of harmony and order.

Culture and Context Shape Artistic Decisions (2 of 2 Key Ideas for Context)- Art and art making take many
different forms both within and across cultures, and the materials, processes, and techniques employed may also
vary by location and culture with wide-ranging influence on the art that is generated.
1. Artists created fully developed, formal types, including sculptures of human figures interacting with
gods and stylistic conventions representing the human form with a combined profile and three-
 quarter view. In these combinations, important figures are set apart using a hierarchical scale or by
dividing the compositions into horizontal sections or registers, which provide significant early
examples of historical narratives.
2. The Egyptian architectural construction of the clerestory is particularly important for the history of
architecture. Development of monumental stone architecture culminated with the pyramids and with
innovative designs for rock-cut tombs and pylon (massive sloped gateway) temples, each
demonstrating the importance of the pharaoh—a god-king with absolute power, descended directly
from the sun god.
3. Art from the Etruscan and Roman periods is typified by stylistic and iconographical eclecticism and
portraiture. Roman architecture is also characterized by borrowing from its immediate predecessors
(Greek and Etruscan) and by technical innovation.

Related Works of Art:

12. White Temple Uruk (modern Warka, Iraq) / Sumerian c. 3500–3000B.C.E.
and its ziggurat
What does a massive structure tell us about a culture? Why is this structure considered to be pivotal for
humankind?
13. Palette of King Narmer Predynastic Egypt c. 3000–2920 B.C.E.
How does visual/graphic communication influence the development of a culture? What does the style of a
work of art communicate about a society?
14. Statues of votive figures, modern Tell Asmar, Iraq) / Sumerian c. 2700 B.C.E.
from the Square
Temple at Eshnunna
How does religion affect art?
15. Seated scribe Saqqara, Egypt / Old Kingdom c. 2620–2500 B.C.E.
Fourth Dynasty
What can technique (how a work of art is made) communicate about a society? Why are periods of
innovation so important in the study of art history?
16. Standard of Ur from modern Tell el-Muqayyar, Iraq / c. 2600–2400 B.C.E.
the Royal Tombs at Ur Sumerian
How does composition (the manner of which subjects are arranged and organized) inform us about a
society? What does the use of materials communicate about an object?
17. Great Pyramids Giza, Egypt / Old Kingdom c. 2550–2490 B.C.E.
(Menkaura, Khafre, Fourth Dynasty
Khufu) & Great Sphinx
What does orientation (the layout of a structure or site) communicate? How does relation to natural
resources impact architecture? What do massive architectural sites and building communicate about a
society?
18. King Menkaura and queen Egypt / Old Kingdom c. 2490–2472B.C.E.
Fourth Dynasty
How does the canon of proportion reflect social structure of Ancient Egypt? What are the stylistic
characteristics of Ancient Egyptian sculptures and how do these reflect its culture?
20. Temple of Amun-Re and near Luxor, Egypt/ New Kingdom temple: c. 1550 B.C.E.
Hypostyle Hall at Karnak 18th and 19th Dynasties hall: c. 1250 B.C.E.
What necessary components need to exist in order for a society to develop technological sophistication?
How can one building impact engineering for millennia? How does human interaction with a defined space
transform architecture?
22. Akhenaton, Nefertiti, and Egypt / New Kingdom (Amarna) c. 1353–1335 B.C.E.
three daughters 18th Dynasty
How does this innovative style directly reflect Akhenaton’s rule as pharaoh? How does the Armana period
differ from the visual traditions of Ancient Egyptian Art?
24. Last judgment of Hu-Nefer, Egypt / New Kingdom c. 1275 B.C.E.
 From his tomb (page from 19th Dynasty
theBook of the Dead)
What are the characteristics of the Ancient Egyptian visual tradition that are evidenced in this work of art?
What understandings about this polytheistic society can be gained by deciphering the subject matter of this
piece?
25. Lamassu from the citadel modern Khorsabad, Iraq / c. 720–705 B.C.E.
of Sargon II, DurSharrukin Neo-Assyrian
What is the function / purpose of this monumental sculpture?
26. Athenian agora Archaic through Hellenistic 600 B.C.E.–150 C.E.
Greek
Why is this considered to be one of the most important contributions from Ancient Greece?

28. Peplos Kore from Archaic Greek c. 530 B.C.E.

the Acropolis
What are the visual traditions and stylistic characteristics of Archaic Greek sculpture?
29. Sarcophagus of Etruscan c. 520 B.C.E.
the Spouses
How does Etruscan sculpture differ from other Ancient Mediterranean cultures and how is it similar? What
does this tell us about trade / connectedness in the Ancient Mediterranean?
32. Tomb of the Triclinium Tarquinia, Italy / Etruscan c. 480–470 B.C.E.
What does this mortuary temple communicate to us about the Etruscan culture? How does this tomb differ
from those of Ancient Egypt? Ancient Greece? Ancient Persia?
33. Niobides Krater Anonymous vase painter of Classical c. 460–450 B.C.E.
Greece known as the Niobid Painter
How does this example of red on black Ancient Greek ceramics represent the evolution from the Archaic
Period to the Classical Period in Ancient Greece? How does it represent technological sophistication?
Cultural ideology?
36. Grave stele of Hegeso Attributed to Kallimachos c. 410 B.C.E
Why are the subject matter and setting of this stele so important?
38. Great Altar of Zeus and Asia Minor(present-day Turkey) / c. 175 B.C.E.
Athena at Pergamon Hellenistic Greek
What are the stylistic characteristics of Hellenistic Greek sculpture? How does this work of art exemplify
the height of Ancient Greek sculpture?
40. Alexander Mosaic from the Republican Roman c. 100 B.C.E.
House of Faun, Pompeii
How does this work of art communicate wealth and power?
41. Seated boxer Hellenistic Greek c. 100 B.C.E.
What is appropriation? Why did stylistic trends in Ancient Greek and Roman sculpture move from
idealizing beauty through the human form to capturing it in all of its brutality and honesty?
46. Pantheon Imperial Roman 118–125 C.E.
How does this building exemplify the highest level of sophistication and technological development in
Ancient Roman Architecture?
47. Ludovisi Battle Sarcophagus Late Imperial Roman c. 250 C.E.
How does this work of art signify a transition to a new period in Art History? What are some of the causes
of this innovative style?

Demonstrate Your Understanding:

Activity #1: Making Claims and Using Evidence (Contextual Analysis) – In small groups (3-4 people),
make a claim in regards to how the artistic decisions about form, style, materials, technique, and/or the
content of the Statues of Votive Figures shape/influence this work of art. Be prepared to share your
claim with the class and defend it with two pieces of evidence.
 Activity #2: Contextual Analysis - Using the Seated Scribe, work through a Think-Pair-Share exercise
focusing on the contextual elements of this work. Consider these focus questions, such as: “What is the
purpose of this work? When and where was it made? What is the subject of this work? Who was it made
for? How might viewers have experienced this work? What might they have thought about it?”
Activity #3: Comparison of Works of Art – Create a graphic organizer that compares two works of art
from the same artistic tradition (i.e. sculpture, architecture, etc.) but from different cultures (i.e. ancient
near east, ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek, etc.) Use appropriate and relevant points of comparison.
Prepare for Image ID Quiz on 9/10
Prepare for Free Response Quiz on 9/17

Self Assessment of Big Idea #1: Can you explain how cultural practices, belief systems, and/or physical
setting affect art and art making?

Big Idea #2 – Interactions with other cultures affect art and art making.

Interactions Within and Across Cultures in Ancient Mediterranean Art - A variety of factors leads to and
motivates interaction between and among cultures, and this interaction may influence art and art making. Such
cultural interaction may result from factors including, but not limited to, travel, trade, war, conquest, and/or
colonization, and may include forms of artistic influence such as spolia, appropriation, and stylistic revivals,
among other expressions of cultural exchange.
Context:
1. Works of art illustrate the active exchange of ideas and reception of artistic styles among the
Mediterranean cultures and the subsequent influence on the classical world.
2. The study of artistic innovations and conventions developed in the ancient Near East and dynastic
Egypt (facilitated by recorded information from the time) provides a foundation for comparative
understanding of subsequent artistic traditions within the region and beyond.
3. Ancient Greek, Etruscan, and Roman artists and architects were influenced by earlier
Mediterranean cultures. Etruscan and Roman artists and architects accumulated and creatively
adapted Greek objects and forms to create buildings and artworks that appealed to their tastes for
eclecticism and historicism. Many Hellenistic works are in fact Roman in origin, which favors
presenting these traditions at the same time.

Related Works of Art:

27. Anavysos Kouros Archaic Greek c. 530 B.C.E.
How can sculpture reflect the ideology of an entire culture? How does this work of art reflect the ideals of
Ancient Greece? How do the ideology of Ancient Greece and this work of art differ from the Ancient
Mediterranean cultures we have studied thus far?
34. Doryphoros (Spear Bearer) Polykleitos Original 450–440 B.C.E.
What are humanism, idealism, and rationalism? How are these ideas embodied in this sculpture?
43. Augustus of Prima Porta Imperial Roman Early first century C.E.
What is propaganda? How does the theme of power and authority drive most all of Imperial Roman
sculpture and architecture?
44. Colosseum Rome, Italy / Imperial Roman 70–80 C.E.
(Flavian Amphitheater)
What is utilitarianism? What are the four innovations / technological advancements developed by Ancient
Rome?

Demonstrate Your Understanding:

Activity #4 – Artistic Traditions – Take a few minutes to consider one work of art from an artistic
tradition (norms of art and art making). Gather and/or recall as much information about the work and
then in groups of three, find the connections between your work and the other two in your group. Be
 prepared to share with the class the connections, and artistic tradition(s), that connect the work and
whether the work exemplifies continuity and/or change.
Prepare for Image ID Quiz #3
Prepare for the Unit #2 Test on 9/30 and 10/1

Self Assessment of Big Idea #2: Can you explain how and why a specific work of art (or group of related
works of art) demonstrates continuity and/or change with within an artistic tradition?

Big Idea #3 – Purpose, intended audience, or patron often affect art and art making.

Purpose and Audience in Ancient Mediterranean Art - A variety of purposes may affect art and art making,
and those purposes may include, but are not limited to, intended audience, patron, artistic intention, and/ or
function. Differing situations and contexts may influence the artist, patron, or intended audience, with functions
sometimes changing over time, and therefore affecting the role these different variables may play in art and art
making.
Context:
1. Artistic traditions of the ancient Near East and dynastic Egypt focused on representing royal
figures and divinities, as well as on the function of funerary and palatial complexes within their
cultural contexts.
2. Architectural representations include towering ziggurats that provide monumental settings for the
worship of many deities, as well as heavily fortified palaces that increased in opulence over the
centuries, proclaiming the power and authority of rulers.
3. The culture of dynastic Egypt represents an elaborate funerary sect whose devotees created
numerous ka statues (to house the ka, or spirit, after death), artifacts, decorations, and furnishings
for tombs.
4. The art of Ancient Greece and Rome is grounded in civic ideals and polytheism. Etruscan and
ancient Roman art express republican and imperial values, power, and preference for conspicuous
display. Etruscan and Roman architecture are characterized by investment in public structures.

Related Works of Art:

19. The Code of Hammurabi Babylon, modern Iran / Susian c. 1792–1750 B.C.E.
How did graphic communication evolve into written language? What does the emergence of a written
language communicate about a culture?
21. Mortuary temple of near Luxor, Egypt / New Kingdom c. 1473–1458 B.C.E.
Hatshepsut 18th Dynasty
Why are mortuary temples so common throughout Ancient Egypt? What are the similarities and differences
found in mortuary temples and what do these communicate about their patrons?
Kneeling statue of Hatshepsut
What is the primary role of Egyptian mortuary sculpture?
23. Tutankhamun’s tomb, Egypt / New Kingdom c. 1323 B.C.E.
innermost coffin 18th Dynasty
What does the presence of a great amount of wealth in this tomb communicate about a society?
30. Audience Hall (apadana) Persepolis, Iran / Persian. c. 520–465 B.C.E.
of Darius and Xerxes
Who are the Persians? Why does this temple embody the same design characteristics as those of Ancient
Greece and Rome? Why are some temples in complete ruin while others are fairly intact?
35. Acropolis - Athens, Greece c. 447–424 B.C.E.
Parthenon, Iktinos and Kallikrates
How are humanism, idealism, and rationalism embodied in this Ancient Greek temple? Why is the
Parthenon considered a Doric temple with Classical architectural elements?
Helios, horses, and Dionysus (Heracles?)
 Why is pediment sculpture critical to promoting Ancient Greek ideals? How does this promote Ancient
Greek ideals?
Temple of Athena Nike
How does this Ionic Greek temple differ from the Doric Greek temple? Why were these differences included
into temple design?
Victory adjusting her sandal
What is the wet drapery style? How does this work of art influence the Hellenistic Greek style of sculpture?
Plaque of the Ergastines
How, and why, did the Ancient Greeks incorporate optical effects into this frieze?
39. House of Vettii Imperial Roman / Pompeii, Italy c. second century B.C.E.
rebuilt c. 62–79 C.E.
How does Republican Rome differ from Imperial Rome? How does this demonstrate the Romans way of
borrowing ideas from Ancient Greece and Etruscan cultures in order to develop a unique Roman style?
42. Head of a Roman patrician Republican Roman c. 75–50 B.C.E.
What is verism? Why is this the tradition in Roman portraiture?

45. Forum of Trajan Rome, Italy / Forum and markets:

Reconstruction drawing Apollodorus of Damascus 106–112 C.E
Basilica Ulpia (reconstruction drawing)
Trajan Markets
Column of Trajan column completed 113 C.E.
What is eclecticism? How does this common Roman idea influence the development of the Forum, the
Basilica, and the Markets of Trajan?

Demonstrate Your Understanding:

Prepare for Image ID Quiz #3 on 9/24
Prepare for the Unit #2 Test on 9/30 and 10/1

Self Assessment of Big Idea #3: Can you explain how purpose and function influence works of art and
express cultural characteristics of societies?

Big Idea #4 – Theories and interpretations of art are affected by other disciplines, technology, or the
availability of evidence.

Theories and Interpretations of Ancient Mediterranean Art - The study of art history is shaped by different
theories and interpretations of art and art making that change over time. These theories and interpretations may
be generated both by visual analysis of works of art and by scholarship that may be affected by factors
including, but not limited to, other disciplines, available technology, and the availability of evidence.
Context:
1. The study of art history is shaped by different theories and interpretations of art and art making
that may be used, harnessed, manipulated, and adapted in order to make an art-historical argument
about a work or a group of works of art. Contextual information for Ancient Greek and Roman art
can be derived from contemporary literary, political, legal, and economic records, as well as from
archaeological excavations conducted from the mid-18th century onward. Etruscan art, by contrast,
is illuminated primarily by modern archaeological record and by descriptions of contemporary
external observers. The arts of these early western artistic cultures are generally studied
chronologically. Additionally, archaeological models and stylistic analysis have identified periods
based on stylistic changes. Artworks are assigned to periods according to styles (e.g., archaic
Greek), governments, or dynasties (e.g., the Roman Republic).
2. Ancient Greek and Roman art provides the foundation for the later development of European and
Mediterranean artistic traditions. From the 18th century onward, European and American
 observers admired ancient Greek and Roman ethical and governmental systems, which contributed
to prioritizing art and architecture that could be associated with political elites and cultural capitals
(e.g., Rome). More recently, art historians have examined art produced by contemporary subjects
or “provincial” populations.
3. Some of the earliest written statements about artists and art making survive from the ancient Greek
and Roman worlds. Little survives of the rich Etruscan literary tradition that is documented in
Roman sources.

Related Works of Art:

31. Temple of Minerva and Veii, near Rome, Italy / c. 510–500 B.C.E.
sculpture of Apollo Master sculptor Vulca
What architectural elements are common with Archaic Greek Architecture? What are different? What may
be the cause of regional differences and similarities in the Ancient Mediterranean?

37. Winged Victory of Samothrace Hellenistic Greek c. 190 B.C.E.

How does this sculpture epitomize the height of sophistication and technological understanding of Ancient
Greek sculpture?

Demonstrate Your Understanding:

Activity #5: Argumentation – Create a graphic organizer to present an argument for/or against the
following claim: The sculpture, Winged Victory of Samothrace, exemplifies the ideals of Hellenistic
Greek ethical and governmental systems. Make sure to consider multiple points of evidence – i.e. what
you see in the work, ways that people experience the work, the context of the work – and make sure you
explain how the evidence supports or denies the claim.

Self Assessment of Big Idea #4: Can you create a defensible claim and use specific and relevant evidence
to support that claim.

Homework:
For the night of…
Monday, September 2nd – prepare Q Cards for Unit #2 – Ancient Mediterranean
Tuesday, September 3rd - complete Q Cards for works of art #12, #13; watch the following video and read
the online articles at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. White Temple and ziggurat, Uruk at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-near-east-a/a/white-temple-and-ziggurat-uruk?modal=1
2. The Palette of King Narmer at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/palette-of-king-narmer?modal=1
Wednesday, September 4th – complete Q Cards for works of art #14, #15; watch the following video and
read the online article at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Video – Standing Male Worshipper from Tel Asmar at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-near-east-a/v/standing-male-worshipper?modal=1
2. Video – Seated Scribe at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/v/the-seated-scribe-c-2620-2500-b-c-e?modal=1
3. Video – Standard of Ur at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-
ap/ancient-near-east-a/v/standard-of-ur-c-2600-2400-b-c-e?modal=1
4. Standard of Ur and other objects from the Royal Graves at
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-near-
east-a/a/standard-of-ur-and-other-objects-from-the-royal-graves?modal=1
Thursday, September 5th – complete Q Cards for works of art #16, #17; watch the following videos and read
the online articles at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
 1. Video – Standard of Ur at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-
ap/ancient-near-east-a/v/standard-of-ur-c-2600-2400-b-c-e?modal=1
2. Standard of Ur and other objects from the Royal Graves at
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-near-
east-a/a/standard-of-ur-and-other-objects-from-the-royal-graves?modal=1
3. The Great Pyramids of Gaza at Ancient Egypt, an introduction at
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-
ap/a/ancient-egypt-an-introduction?modal=1
4. The Pyramid a Khufu at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/old-kingdom-pyramid-of-khufu?modal=1
5. Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/old-kingdom-pyramid-of-khafre-and-the-
great-sphinx?modal=1
6. Pyramid of Menkaura at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/old-kingdom-pyramid-of-menkaure?modal=1
Friday, September 6th – complete Q Cards for works of art #18, #20; study for Image ID Quiz #1 on 9/10;
watch the following videos and read the online articles at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. King Menkaura and queen at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/king-menkaure-mycerinus-and-queen?modal=1
2. Temple of Amun-Re and Hypostyle Hall at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/karnak?modal=1
Monday, September 9th - study for Image ID Quiz #1 on 9/10;
Tuesday, September 10th – complete Q Cards for works of art #22, #24; watch the following videos at Khan
Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Video – Akhenaten, Nefertiti … at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/v/house-altar-depicting-akhenaten-nefertiti-and-three-
daughters?modal=1
2. Video - Last judgement of Hunefer … at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/v/judgement-in-the-presence-of-osiris-hunefer-s-
book-of-the-dead?modal=1
Wednesday, September 11th – complete Q Cards for works of art #25, #26; create the graphic organizer for
Activity #4; watch the following video and read the online article at Khan Academy’s AP Art History
website:
1. Lamassu from the citadel of Sargon II at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-near-east-a/v/lamassu?modal=1
2. Video – Athenian agora at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/athenian-agora?modal=1
Thursday, September 12th – complete Q Cards for works of art #28, #29, #32; complete graphic organizer
for Activity #4; watch the following video and read the online articles at Khan Academy’s AP Art
History website:
1. Video – Peplos Kore from the Acropolis at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/peplos-kore?modal=1
2. The Etruscans, an introduction at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-etruria/a/the-etruscans-an-introduction?modal=1
3. Sarcophogus of the Spouses at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-etruria/v/sarcophagus-of-the-spouses-rome?modal=1
4. Tomb of the Triclinium at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-etruria/a/tomb-of-the-triclinium?modal=1
Friday, September 13th – complete Q Cards for works of art #33, #36, #38; prepare for Free Response
Question Quiz #2 on Tuesday 9/17; watch the following videos at Khan Academy’s AP Art History
website:
 1. Video – Making Greek Vases at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/making-greek-vases?modal=1
2. Video - Niobid Painter, Niobid Krater at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/niobid-krater?modal=1
3. Video – Grave stele of Hegeso at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/hegeso-stele?modal=1
4. Video – The Great Altar of Zeus at Pergamon at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/the-pergamon-altar-c-200-150-b-c-
e?modal=1
Monday, September 16th – complete Q Cards for works of art #40, #41; prepare for FRQ Quiz #2 on 9/17;
watch the following videos at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Video – The Alexander Mosaic from the House of Faun at
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-
rome/v/alexander-mosaic-c-100-b-c-e?modal=1
2. Video – Seated Boxer at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/apollonius-boxer-at-rest-c-100-b-c-e?modal=1
Tuesday, September 17th - complete Q Cards for works of art #46, #47; watch the following videos at Khan
Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Video - Visualizing Imperial Rome at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/v/a-tour-through-ancient-rome-in-320-c-
e?modal=1
2. Video – The Pantheon at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/v/the-pantheon-rome-c-125?modal=1
3. Video – Ludovisi Battle Sarcophogus at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/v/battle-of-the-romans-and-barbarians-ludovisi-
battle-sarcophagus-c-250-260-c-e?modal=1
Wednesday, September 18th – complete Q Cards for works of art #27, #34; watch the following videos and
read the online article at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Video – Anavysos Kouros at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/anavysos-kouros?modal=1
2. Video – Polykleitos, Doryphoros at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/polykleitos-doryphoros-spear-
bearer?modal=1
3. Polykleitos, Doryphoros at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/a/polykleitos-doryphoros-spear-bearer?modal=1
Thursday, September 19th - complete Q Cards for works of art #43, #44; watch the following videos and
read the online article at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Video - Augustus of Primaport at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/v/augustus-of-primaporta-1st-century-c-e-vatican-
museums?modal=1
2. Augustus of Primaport at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/a/augustus-of-primaporta?modal=1
3. Video – Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/v/colosseum-amphitheatrum-flavium-c-70-80-c-
e-rome?modal=1
Friday, September 20th – complete Q Cards for works of art #19, #21; study for Unit #2 Test; watch the
following videos at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Video – The Code of Hammurabi at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-near-east-a/v/stele-of-hammurabi?modal=1
2. Video – Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/v/mortuary-temple-of-hatshepsut-and-large-
kneeling-statue-new-kingdom-egypt?modal=1
Monday, September 23rd – complete Q Cards for works of art #23, #30; study for Image ID Quiz #3; read
the following online articles at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Tutankhamun’s tomb, innermost coffin at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-egypt-ap/a/tutankhamuns-tomb?modal=1
2. Audience Hall (apadana) of Darius and Xerxes at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ancient-near-east-a/a/persepolis?modal=1
Tuesday, September 24th – complete Q Cards for works of art #35; watch the following videos and read the
online article at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Video – The Parthenon at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/parthenon?modal=1
2. The Parthenon at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-
ap/greece-etruria-rome/a/the-parthenon?modal=1
3. Video – The Parthenon Sculptures at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/phidias-parthenon-sculptures?modal=1
4. Video – Plaque of the Ergastines at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/parthenon-ergastines?modal=1
5. Video – Victory Adjusting Her Sandal… at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/sandal-nike?modal=1
Wednesday, September 25th – complete Q Cards for works of art #39, #42; study for Unit #2 Test; read the
online articles at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website:
1. Pompeii, House of Vettii at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/a/pompeii-house-of-the-vettii?modal=1
2. Head of Roman Patrician at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/a/head-of-a-roman-patrician?modal=1
Thursday, September 26th - complete Q Cards for works of art #45; study for Unit #2 Test; watch the
following video and read the online articles at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website
1. Imperial fora at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-
ap/ap-ancient-rome/a/imperial-fora?modal=1
2. Forum and Markets of Trajan at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/a/forum-and-market-of-trajan?modal=1
3. Video – Column of Trajan at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-rome/v/column-of-trajan-completed-113-c-e?modal=1
Friday, September 27th – complete Q Cards for works of art #31, #37; study for Unit #2 Test; watch the
following videos at Khan Academy’s AP Art History website
1. Video – Temple of Minerva … at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-
mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-etruria/a/temple-of-minerva-and-the-sculpture-of-apollo-veii?modal=1
2. Video – Apulu at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-
ap/ap-ancient-etruria/v/apollo-of-veil?modal=1
3. Video – Winged Victory (Nike) of Samothrace at https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-
history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/greece-etruria-rome/v/nike-winged-victory-of-samothrace-c-190-
b-c-e?modal=1
Monday, September 30th – Unit #2 Test
Tuesday, October 1st – Unit #2 Test