Evaluating Written and Visual Texts
Subject:
Archeology
Art
Museum Studies
Region:
North Africa
Levant
"The Emperor from Africa" tells readers about Septimius Severus, ruler of the Roman Empire from 193–211 CE. It also offers readers some extraordinary photographs by renowned photographer Don McCullin. This lesson has you reading two types of texts: the written and the visual (photographs).
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Media Studies
Art
North Africa
Americas
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Taarab Music: Exploring the History and Cultural Impact in Zanzibar
Art
History
East Africa
Explore taarab’s cultural roots, sound and instruments—then compare its emotional and social impact to music in your own life.
MC Escher’s “Extra-logical Realities”: Artistic Progression From Architecture to Mathematics
Art
History
Europe
Create a simple tessellation integrating techniques by Dutch artist M. C. Escher that relies on Islamic-inspired patterns.