Identity
6th grade self-portraits as Greek or Roman god or goddess
color pencil on paper and photographs
4 Feet H x 8 feet W
2011
6th grade students were studying about ancient Greek and Roman history in Social Study class and reading Greek myths.
Students explored the symbols used in Greek vase paintings and sculptures to show identity.
Each student designed and created drawing of one Greek or Roman god or goddess that they identified with and drew their self-portrait as that god or goddess
Photographs of clay bust also shown