thowell Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Just found this. I have not looked through the entire thing but it looks like a great resource for Ancient Egypt study. http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/publications/pdfs/egypt/egypt.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chels~ Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Here's more that I found because of you:-) Thanks!! http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/publications/ They have studies >>>(The Following) Please note that the works of art featured in these guides may have been moved to different galleries or placed off view temporarily. Animals All Around (760 K) Animals are everywhere in the Greek Galleries at the Met. Become an explorer and search for all kinds of creatures, big and small, as you learn why animals were important to the ancient Greeks. Childe Hassam (952 K) Experience snow-covered Union Square, stop to smell the flowers in a garden, and salute the flags of the world on Fifth Avenue as you learn about paintings by Childe Hassam, American Impressionist. Creature Features (740 K) Fangs, claws, wings, and beaks! Look at three examples of imaginary creatures in the Museum. Gilbert Stuart: Making Faces (357 K) Who was Gilbert Stuart and what did he do? How did he get to know George Washington and so many other famous people? And what was his connection to the United States dollar bill? The Harvesters (471 K) Join workers as they labor in the field during the harvest season and learn how Pieter Bruegel the Elder depicted their experience with nature. In and Out (830 K) Why do doors exist? There are many different types of doors and doorways. Take a walk around the Museum to find doors and doorways from many centuries and different parts of the world. Armor (796 K) Just because it's functional doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. Look at the patterns and designs used to decorate battle gear from around the world. Armaduras (786 K) El hecho de que una armadura sea funcional no significa que no pueda ser hermosa. Mientras exploran las galerÃas de Armas y Armaduras, observen los patrones y diseños que usaban para decorar los equipos de batalia alrededor del mundo. Let's Look at Stained Glass (703 K) What do you get when you mix bright colors, melted sand, and sunshine? Read about how stained-glass windows are created and learn more about two windows in the Museum. Make Your Mark! Sketching in the Galleries of the Metropolitan Museum (1.25 MB) Get out your pencils! Learn the basics of sketching by looking at works of art in the Museum's collection. Once Upon a Time in Rome (1.7 MB) Discover portraits, coins, wall paintings, animals, and more—all the way from ancient Rome. You might be surprised to find many objects that we still use today! Shall We Dance? (1.8 MB) How does movement appear in a still work of art? Since ancient times, artists have depicted the art of dance. Six Women, Six Stories (902 K) This guide looks at six female artists, their amazing works of art, and their fascinating stories! Think Sphinx (1.6 MB) Search for sphinxes in the Met's Egyptian galleries! Look closely to uncover the secrets of this part-human, part-lion creature. Kids' Q&A Kids' Picks What are kids' favorite things to see in the Museum? Take a look at what some of our young visitors picked! View divided pages of brochure (912 K) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper Mysterious Mummies What's beneath the bandages of those mysterious mummies? We've got the scoop. View divided pages of brochure (1369 K) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper MuseumKids The Art of Chess at The Metropolitan Museum of Art See how chess has inspired artists from different times and cultures to create beautiful works of art. Take a look at just a few pieces in the Museum—an individual chess piece, a complete chess set, a painting of chess players, and a chess table. View entire brochure (1.51 M) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper Behind the Scenes at the Met What really goes on at the Museum when it is closed? We've got the answers—and soon, you will, too. View entire brochure (500 K) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (1.5 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper The Facts Issue How many lightbulbs does the Museum order in a year? How many people visit the Museum in a day? Discover the answer to these and other questions in this issue of fun facts. View entire brochure (300 K) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (645 K) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper The Garden Issue The Museum blooms all over. Find out where and how in the garden issue. View entire brochure (425 K) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (1 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper The "Mixed-Up Files" Issue Calling all fans of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler—we've got an exclusive interview with the author, E. L. Konigsburg, plus a Mixed-Up Files tour at the Met! View entire brochure (890 K) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (4 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper Weaving a Story at the Met Learn the story behind one of the Museum's most beautiful tapestries. You can print out a fun activity, too! View entire brochure (1 M) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (3.3 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper What is Art Conservation? Detergent? Sponges? Brushes? How do people take care of the many different works of art at the Met? Check out this issue of MuseumKids for an introduction to how we preserve some of the objects in the Museum. View entire brochure (1.03 M) Best printed on 11 x 17 in. paper View divided pages of brochure (4.03 M) Best printed on 8 1/2 x 11 in. paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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