Benzel. Art of the Ancient Near East

Today's free book is Art of the Ancient Near East: A Resource for Educators by Kim Benzel et al. (2010). For the table of contents, check at the bottom of this post below the image.

The book is available thanks to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.



Table of Contents

Maps of the Ancient Near East
The Ancient Near East
Resources in the Ancient Near East

Chronology of the Ancient Near East

Introduction to Ancient Near Eastern Art and Archaeology
Uncovering the Ancient Near East Through Archaeology

A Brief History of the Ancient Near East
Dating Near Eastern History

Cuneiform Messages

Animals and Humans

The Royal Image

Communicating with the Divine
The Afterlife

Materials and Techniques

Quick List of the Works of Art

Descriptions of the Works of Art

Classroom Applications
National Standard for Education: Curriculum Connections

Lesson Plans
Writing and Art
The Multifaceted Animal
The Royal Image
Gods, Goddesses, and the Supernatural

Classroom Activities
Topics for Discussion for Older Students

Selected Resources
Bibliography for Teachers and Students
Online Resources

Glossary