Arts education, curriculum, and events.
Homer is known as the ancient Greek writer behind the Iliad and the Odyssey, two of the most iconic poems of all time. Through these epic poems, he explores key events in the Trojan War and takes us on Odysseus’s long journey to return home from the war, battling sea monsters, temptresses, beasts, and more along the way.
Billed as “the largest search engine for museum art,” The Last Museum currently indexes almost 6 million artworks, both those in the public domain and those covered by fair use.
The adventures in Homer’s epics may have been invented, but many of the places, customs, weapons, and even heroes were rooted in reality. Archaeologists explore “The Unexpected World of the Odyssey” in Archaeology Magazine.
Conflict has been a constant state throughout human history. While different regions have periods of peace, conflict is always occurring in some part of the globe at any given time.
With the release of Christopher Nolan’s movie The Odyssey, modern retellings of Homer’s epics have boomed. These retellings can be great tools for helping students find ways into the story of Odysseus’s journey.
Most Ancient Greek statues and vase paintings do not list the names of the figures depicted. Archaeologists need to look for clues to identify them. Gods and goddesses had certain attributes, or characteristics, unique to them. Therefore, when archaeologists identify these attributes, they can almost certainly assign a name to the figure.
YoungArts is the only national organization that supports artists across 10 disciplines at all stages of development, beginning with the critical moment when they decide to pursue a life in the arts, and continuing throughout their careers. For many young people, applying to YoungArts may be the first step in affirming “I am an artist.”
“Narrative art tells the story of a society—what the common beliefs are that hold it together.” –George Lucas
Guided by founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles reflects their shared vision of an institution dedicated to the power of storytelling through images.
Smarthistory: The Center for Public Art History grew out of the belief that art has the power to transform lives and build understanding across cultures—that the brilliant histories of art belong to everyone, no matter their background.
As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment to reflect on our shared story and collective future.