1. Around the World in Ancient Times
Visual Art

2. Important Places & Examples of Visual Art
Ancient Architecture:
Egypt- Pyramids & Artifacts
China- Great Wall of China & sculpture
United Kingdom- Stonehenge
Greece & Rome- Architecture & Design

3. Examples- Eqypt Hieroglyphics Sphinx Pyramids Drawings
Casket adornments
Egyptian art is preserved through the architecture of the pyramids
and through artifacts found inside the pyramids

4. Examples- China Great Wall of China At one time- over 3,700 miles long
Built in 7th Century BC
-Lifelike & detailed sculpture

5. Examples- United Kingdom
Stonehenge-
- Believed to be built by Celtic Druids for ceremonial uses

6. Examples- Greece Columns- 3 very distinct types Doric Ionic Corinthian
The Parthenon-
built in honor of the Goddess Athena

7. Examples- Rome The Coliseum- Stadium built for gladiators
& public sports
Archways
- common shape in
Roman Architecture & Design
- Used for their strength