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Women being captivated by divinities was a common theme in Renaissance and Baroque art, and it was frequently shown in a sensuous manner.

Explore Greek Mythology in your classroom using our Greek Mythology Pictures for kids. This resource covers the main vocabulary for this topic, with a different key word or phrase on each poster and one of our own hand-drawn images to illustrate it. If you had fun with this resource why not try this Greek Gods Non-Chronological Report Differentiated Reading Comprehension Activity? Gérôme created a number of paintings that are among the most well-known Greek gods paintings still in existence today, but one of his finest masterpieces is regarded to be the most important of them all.

By understanding this topic in its original context, children can have a better understanding of its presence in other subjects. For example, they could recognise certain attributes of Greek gods in Renaissance paintings.

The poetry of Ovid exerted a great effect on the psyche of poets and painters with the rediscovery of ancient antiquity in Greek Renaissance art and remained a vital inspiration in the transmission and interpretation of Greek mythology art. Greek mythology paintings were not only particularly popular throughout the Renaissance but they also reappeared during the Classical periods of the 18th and 19th centuries. Icarus is encircled by nymphs, and this picture is regarded as one of Draper’s best by several of the most eminent late-19th-century art critics.Helios attempted unsuccessfully to persuade him not to drive the sun chariot for a day when he insisted on it. The figurine was nude, but Leighton covered it with wet materials to obtain the look he desired in his piece.

One of the twins, Castor and Pollux, known as Dioscuri. Zeus transformed them into the constellation Gemini. The greatest of the Greek heroes, he became god of heroes, sports, athletes, health, agriculture, fertility, trade, oracles and divine protector of mankind. Known as the strongest man on Earth. Teach a core aspect of ancient Greek religion with this set of lovely display posters on ancient Greek gods and goddesses. Later pictures of Caetani by Batoni in 1782 illustrate to the close-knit, multinational nature of 18th-century Roman academic circles.

Perseus and Andromeda (1891) by Frederic Leighton; Frederic Leighton, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Telemachus and the Nymphs of Calypso (1782) by Angelica Kauffman; Angelica Kauffmann, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Titan God of Heavenly Light & Pillar of the East. Hyperion is the father of Helios, the embodiment of the sun; Selene, the personification of the moon; and Eos, the herald of dawn. His wife, Theia, who belongs to the Titan lineage, shares a familial bond as his sister and presides as the goddess overseeing sight and the azure expanse of the sky.A wind god (Anemoi) and Greek god of the cold north wind and the bringer of winter. Referred to as “The North Wind”. God of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture. Created weapons for the gods and married to Aphrodite. Similarly, you can teach your children all about Medusa with this Reading Comprehension Activity. Based on Medusa and the Quest of Perseus, your children can dive into Ancient Greek mythology all whilst developing their reading comprehension skills. Try using these resources along with these Greek mythology pictures for an engaging lesson all about the Ancient Greeks. Greek mythology Leda and the Swan (1600) by Peter Paul Rubens; Peter Paul Rubens, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons For example, you could use these pictures to create a fun, imaginative display in your classroom that dives into the wonderful topic of Ancient Greek history and Greek mythology. Alternatively, you may wish to use these pictures as prompt cards for a unique creative writing activity. Perfect to use as a creative reference point. You can take this further by having children design their own shields - like the one held by Achilles in the poster - using this activity sheet.

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