Roman Art from the Louvre Educators' Resource Guide
Roman Art from the Louvre Educators' Resource Guide
Roman Art from the Louvre Educators' Resource Guide
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3. On each page, have <strong>the</strong> students write<br />
a description of <strong>the</strong> item or style, <strong>the</strong><br />
type of person who wore <strong>the</strong> item, and<br />
what role <strong>the</strong>y played in ancient <strong>Roman</strong><br />
society.<br />
4. Have students imagine <strong>the</strong>y are a<br />
fashion journalists in ancient <strong>Roman</strong><br />
times. Have <strong>the</strong>m write an article for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
magazine. Some possible topics are<br />
“Wearing Your Toga with Flair,” “How to<br />
Get Your Hair Looking like Faustina <strong>the</strong><br />
Younger,” “Fashion Faux Pas on Palatine<br />
Hill,” “The Gladiator Helmet: Fashion or<br />
Function?” “Tips for Making Your Lea<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Sandals More Comfortable.”<br />
See also <strong>the</strong> activities “<strong>Roman</strong>-Style<br />
Dining” (p. 25) and “Making a Mosaic”<br />
(p. 24).