About This Lesson
Explore design and storytelling techniques in two ancient vessels. Learn about the Caeretan Hydria, a colorfully decorated vessel with Greek motifs that includes one of the famous twelve Labors of Herakles. It also includes an elegant Roman glass wine cup called Cameo Glass Skyphos, which references myth, religion, and literature. Engage in verbally guided art-making, comparing two ancient vessels and analyzing stories on ancient vessels using the See, Think, Wonder thinking routine. This learning guide includes related vocabulary and artwork information, links to related video and audio, and connections to Common Core standards.
