Greek Amphora Art Project Art And Write Ancient Greece Lesson Art History Art

This Greek Amphora Art and Write resource brings art, history and writing together. Students learn about Ancient Greek amphoras and how these vessels were used in Greek culture, create their own amphora-inspired artwork, and then continue with writing, artist statements, reflection pages and an exit ticket.

It is made for teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers, and fits Ancient Greece units, art history lessons, Greek pottery projects, cross-curricular art, sub plans, upper elementary and middle school art, and homeschool art. Students create a bold amphora with a vase shape, decorative pattern bands, a central figure or symbol, and strong black, red, orange and yellow coloring inspired by ancient Greek pottery.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)

• 1 Cover Page
• 1 About the Art & Write Resource Page and 1 How to Use the Art & Write Resource Page
• 2 Lesson Plan Pages
• 1 Standards Page
• 1 Warm-Up Art Challenge Page
• 1 Student Reading Page about Ancient Greek amphoras
• 2 Rubric Pages
• Reflection Pages: The Message writing page, Artwork Reflection page, Artist Mindsets page, artist statement pages and an exit ticket page
• 1 Quick-Pick Reference Images Page
• 1 Rough Draft Page, 1 Artwork Planning/Example Page and 1 Full-Page Example Artwork Page
• PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial
• PowerPoint Step-by-Step Tutorial
• Writing Pages: non-fiction planning and prompt pages, fiction planning and prompt pages, opinion writing pages, and blank writing pages
• Two Versions of Writing Paper to support different learner needs

HOW TO USE IT

Students start with a Warm-Up Art Challenge, creating an artwork inspired by the architecture and culture of Ancient Greece. Then they learn about amphoras and create their own vase artwork. The Quick-Pick Reference Images page gives them choices for vase patterns, central imagery and border details, so each piece feels a little different while staying on theme.

Model the project yourself or project the PDF or PowerPoint tutorial for the whole class, which also makes it a good option for sub plans or planned leave. The tutorial uses black oil pastel, watercolor paint, and red and yellow paint mixed to make a bright orange, but you can adapt the lesson to your own supplies. After the art, students work through non-fiction, fiction and opinion writing with planning pages, prompts and blank pages, plus The Message, Artwork Reflection, Artist’s Statement and Exit Ticket.

Skills practiced: Ancient Greece and Greek pottery art, art history, art and writing, creative thinking, pattern, shape, line, historical understanding, artist statement writing, art reflection, personal expression, craftsmanship and student choice.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Teachers, art teachers and homeschoolers who want an Ancient Greece art lesson with writing and reflection included.

Is it editable?

No. It is non-editable.

Does it include a step-by-step tutorial?

Yes. It includes both a PDF step-by-step tutorial and a PowerPoint step-by-step tutorial.

Does it include writing pages?

Yes. Students work through non-fiction, fiction and opinion writing, reflection writing and artist statement pages.

Can I use my own art materials?

Yes. Use the materials that work best for your classroom. The example artwork uses oil pastel and watercolor paint.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She was the featured cover educator in OCO Magazine for October 2025. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

This resource is for single educator use only.

YOU MAY: use it in your own teaching. Please purchase additional licenses if more than one teacher will be using it.

YOU MAY NOT: share, copy, upload, post online, distribute or resell it in any form.

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Sincerely,

Ms Artastic