As
part of their study of Classical Greek and Greek Civilisation, Year 9 pupils
visited the World Museum in Liverpool on the afternoon 7th February.
The aim was to explore aspects of Greek art in their historical and social
context.
Students examined the marble statues of Zeus, Theseus and Apollo from the Ince Blundell collection (Roman copies of the original Greek bronze statues), and spoke about the mythological background of these gods and heroes. We also looked at some samples of Greek pottery, their decorations and uses.
A visit to the Weston Discovery Centre gave students the opportunity to explore the mysteries of the Rosetta Stone at first hand. Artefacts and exhibits from the Egyptian and Roman worlds were studied as part of our journey around the Ancient World.
We finished our trip by exploring the impact of Greco-Roman architecture on Liverpool’s own. Greek styles of columns, Greek and Roman building designs and commemorative statues could be found all around us, from the Museum building, to the Empire Theatre and St George’s Hall.
Our students did not even notice the museum shop, a clear sign that they were enthralled by what they were discovering throughout this visit, no doubt!
