Medieval Art A Resource for Teachers Michael Norris

This educational resource packet covers more than 1200 years of medieval art from western Europe and Byzantium, as represented by objects in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. With lesson plans, 40 slides, two posters and a CD-ROM, the set provides a full range of approaches and strategies for teaching the art of the Middle Ages in the classroom. Among the contents of this resource are: an overview of medieval art and the period; a collection of aspects of medieval life, including knighthood, monasticism, pilgrimage and pleasures and pastimes; information on materials and techniques medieval artists used; maps; a timeline; a bibliography; and a selection of useful resources, including a list of significant collections of medieval art in the US and Canada and a guide to relevant websites.

Michael Norris is Associate Museum Educator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.