The 8th Grade Studio in Art Class had as a guiding theme this year, world archaeology. The theme centered on ancient civilizations by interpreting visual clues left to us by early cultures. Each student selected and created an artifact based upon personal interest (family heritage, favorite studies, mystery, etc.) which was used as a central theme for investigation throughout the semester's work. Activities included library research, Internet searches, guided museum visits, guest speakers and construction of the artifact using a variety of art materials in new and inventive ways. Students set artifacts within their historic contexts with their acrylic paintings.

The culminating activity was a museum display hosted by the class. Student docents guided visitors through the exhibit providing historic background. All student projects may be viewed on this page or with links from this page.

Prehistoric Australian Alligator Fish Hobart, Australia	Greek Theater Mask 542 - 456 BC	Chinese Vase Shanghai, China Ch'ing Dynasty

Greek Vase Neck Amphora Athens, Greece 550 BC	Egyptian Tablets Temple of Isis Philae, Egypt 6th Century BC	Torah Warsaw, Poland 1939