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Mr. Wilson’s Guide to The Greeks

Mr. Wilson’s Guide to The Greeks. Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and more . Project – Greek Mask. Students will be able to- Learn about and Choose a Greek God, Goddess, Hero, or Monster for inspiration in creating a plaster mask

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Mr. Wilson’s Guide to The Greeks

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  1. Mr. Wilson’s Guide to The Greeks Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Monsters, and more

  2. Project – Greek Mask • Students will be able to- Learn about and Choose a Greek God, Goddess, Hero, or Monster for inspiration in creating a plaster mask • Students will be able to- Design a Greek mask using symbols related to your Greek choice • Students will be able to- Create a Greek Mask • Students will be able to- Reflect on their project by writing a paper that explains the process of mask-making and their design choices. NYS Visual Art STANDARDS- 1,2, and 3. Common Core - WHST 6-8.1

  3. ZEUS • King of the Gods • God of lightning, sky, and thunder • Symbols-Thunderbolt, Eagle, and Bull • Lives- Mount Olympus • Wife- Hera

  4. Hera • Queen of the Gods • Goddess of Marriage, Women, and Birth • Symbols- Peacock Feather • Lives- Mount Olympus • Husband- Zeus

  5. Poseidon • God of the Sea • Symbols- Trident, Fish, and Dolphin • Lives- The Sea • Brother- Zeus and Hades

  6. Hades • God of the Underworld • Symbols- Key, Horn, and Scepter • Lives- Underworld • Brother- Zeus and Poseidon

  7. Athena • Goddess of Wisdom • Symbols- Olive Tree, Owl, and Spear • Lives- Mount Olympus and Athens

  8. Ares • God of War • Symbols- Helmet, Dog, and Boar • Lives- Mount Olympus and Sparta

  9. Hermes • Messenger of the Gods • Symbols- Wings, Winged Sandals/Cap, and Caduceus (Heralds Staff) • Lives- Mount Olympus

  10. Aphrodite • Goddess of Love • Symbols- Rose, Shell, and Dove • Lives- Mount Olympus

  11. Dionysus • God of Wine and Theater • Symbols- Grapevine, Wine, and Panther • Lives- Mount Olympus

  12. Hephaestus • God of Fire and Metal Working • Symbols- Anvil, Hammer, and Tongs • Lives- Mount Olympus

  13. Nike • Goddess of Victory • Symbols- Wings, and Speed • Lives- Athens

  14. Artemis • Goddess of the Hunt • Symbols- Bow, Arrow, Stag, and Moon • Twin- Apollo

  15. Apollo • God of Music and Poetry • Symbols- Lyre, Wreath, and Raven • Twin- Artemis

  16. Medusa • Monster- Gorgon • Freezes her victims to stone when they gaze into her eyes • Has snakes for hair

  17. Cyclops • Monster- Giant • This particular giant has one eye. • Gave The Gods their weapons

  18. Hydra • Monster- Serpent Beast • Has many heads. When one is cut off multiple heads grow in its place.

  19. Minotaur • Monster- Man/Bull • Creature that guards a labyrinth

  20. Mr. Wilson • God of Middle School Art • Symbols- Students good grades • Lives- Norwich

  21. What’s Next? • Choose a Greek Character and begin the design for your mask. • You must include symbols so your audience knows who the mask is inspired by.

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