#2 - The Ancient World: Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece

Read the following material in Smarthistory:

• The World of Ancient Egypt

• Rethinking approaches to the art of the Ancient Near East until c. 600 B.C.E.

• Pottery, the body, and the gods in ancient Greece, c. 800–490 B.C.E.

• War, democracy, and art in ancient Greece, c. 490–350 B.C.E.

• Empire and Art in the Hellenistic world (c. 350–31 B.C.E.)
  

• Introduction to Greek Architecture

This might seem like a lot - but the chapters are quite short. As you read, pay attention to what seems interesting TO YOU. I would encourage you to follow your curiosity. 

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