Scratch, Glue, Foil & Paint: Connecting Classics and the Art Curriculum
by Newell Murri, Enfield High School

Here are three assignments that require students to research ancient Greek and Roman pottery, architecture, mythology, and history and to use this knowledge to complete the assignments. Students design their own "classical" vases and transfer their designs to scratch board, illuminate letters on tooling foil using motifs, themes, and designs from ancient Greek and Roman art, and create reliquary sculptures in the form ancient buildings using elements from ancient architecture. Each assignment includes a list of supplies, directions, and links to sample artwork to stimulate ideas.

Choose one of the assignments below:

• Joint Scratch Board Unit - Latin & Art
• Foil Relief Scupture
• Reliquary Sculpture