Ancient Greek Krater
Objective
 Students must be able to
identify a relatable story from
selected pottery in the
following categories: subject
matter, name, class, and use.
 Students will watch a video
describing said piece to gain
information they have not yet
attained.
 Students will create their own
pottery and decorate it with a
significance that is widely
understood by American’s or
the world.
Materials/ Resources
 A picture reference of the
Mixing Vessel “Odysseus
Escaping the Cyclops’ Cave
 Informative video of said mixing
vessel.1
 Moldable clay
 Paint
 Paintbrushes
 Water
Lecture/ Demonstration
1. We will go over the different
vessels and their names – going
into the vessel’s individual
characteristics, including:
subject matter, name, class, and
use.
2. Students will be given a chance
to study the mixing vessel.
3. As a class we will discuss what
students have learned about
the piece.
4. We will watch a seven minute
clip about the mixing vessel and
take further notes as
necessary.
Studio Assignment
Students will create their own krater
with clay and decorate it with a story
or brief history as the Greeks would.
1
Movie found on Khan Academy website.