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Vital Vases: The Archaeology of Ancient Greek Ceramics

Students explore what pottery tells us about ancient societies by investigating the changing form, function and design of pottery from Neolithic to black- and red-figure pottery. Students examine ceramics using historical and archaeological thinking, decode vase paintings and handle ancient ceramics to interpret their socio-historical significance.

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Cost

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1 hour 30 minutes

30 students (min. charge 8 students)

$18 per person
Teachers accompany free

This workshop has links to the following learning areas: History, Visual Arts, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and English. It utilises ethical, intercultural, personal and social, and critical and creative thinking capabilities.

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