Drawing the Ancient Greeks

by Max Marlborough, Mark Bergin (Illustrator)

Overview

An innovative series that combines art and history!

From their enduring body of myths to the Olympic games, the influence of the ancient Greeks remains strong even today. Kids can explore Greek history through art as they learn to draw the clothing they wore, the athletes in motion, their theaters, masks, towns, and homes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781912904112
Publisher:	Salariya
Publication date:	08/04/2020
Series:	Learning to Draw & Drawing to Learn Series , #1
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 18 Years

About the Author

Max Marlborough works as a freelance author, illustrator, and designer of art guides for readers of all ages.

Mark Bergin studied at Eastbourne College of Art and specializes in historical reconstruction subjects. He is the author of many titles in the bestselling How To Draw series.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Materials 8

Styles 10

Greek Temples 12

Perspective 14

Photographs 16

Worship 18

How to Draw Gods 19

The Greek Gods 20

Greek Myths and Legends 22

How to Draw Myths and Legends 24

Greek Pottery 26

How to Draw Greek Pottery 28

Greek Food 30

How to Draw Ancient Greek Clothes 32

The Olympics 34

How to Draw Olympic Athletes 36

Greek Soldiers 38

How to Draw Greek Soldiers 40

Greek Sea Travel 42

How to Draw a Greek Trireme 44

Greek Art 46

How to Draw Greek Figures 48

Greek Theatre 50

How to Draw a Greek Theatre 52

How to Draw Greek Masks 54

Greek Towns 56

How to Draw Greek Houses 58

Greek Influence 60

Glossary 62

Index 64