Prometheus Bound Lesson Plan

Prometheus in Visual Art

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Students will research and analyze artistic interpretations of the myth of Prometheus.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7

Structure:

Mythology has long been a popular topic in visual art, and the myth of Prometheus has inspired some vivid depictions of the main character's suffering. For this activity, students will research artistic interpretations of Prometheus. They may choose to focus on ancient or more contemporary art, as long as their chosen piece explicitly is related to Prometheus. Ask students to write a two-page reflection of whatever piece of art they choose to focus on. What part...