This lesson introduces the art of selected cultures in ancient Mesoamerica (today, Mexico, Guatemala and adjacent countries). Objects of ceramic, gold and stone (including jade) shed light on religion and rulership among the Aztec, Maya, and others in the centuries before European contact. An effort is made to provoke students to think critically as they help the instructor analyze art works and their meanings.
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45-60 minutes
Education: Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons
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Fine Arts, Social Studies/History
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Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, Ohio United States
Lessons are designed for grades Pre-K–12 and are designed to support standards.
Contact: Arielle Levine alevine@clevelandart.org 12167072688
1. Discuss map of Mesoamerica.2. Introduce Olmec culture, their materials, and technical processes.3. Introduce Maya culture, sacred ballgame, artifacts, and glyphs.4. Discuss ancient site of Teotihuacán, and look at the grid plan of the city.5. Introduce Aztec culture, including their use of calendar systems and religious beliefs.6. Discuss European contact, and its effect on Ancient American civilizations.
1. Through artifacts in the CMA’s collection, students will be introduced to aspects of the daily life and rituals of Mesoamerican cultures.2. Students will learn about the various materials and technical innovations used to make objects.3. Students will learn how these objects and artifacts are interpreted.