The Metropolitan Museum takes delight in providing educational programs for the general public and especially for teachers and their students. We are pleased to offer this comprehensive resource, which contains texts, posters, slides, and other materials about outstanding works of Egyptian art from the MuseumÕs collection. The texts draw upon the truly impressive depth of knowledge of the curators in our Department of Egyptian Art, especially Dorothea Arnold, James Allen, Catharine H. Roehrig, and Marsha Hill | The Art of Ancient EGYPT A RESOURCE FOR EDUCATORS The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art s teacher training programs and accompanying materials are made possible through a generous grant from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose. Welcome The Metropolitan Museum takes delight in providing educational programs for the general public and especially for teachers and their students. We are pleased to offer this comprehensive resource which contains texts posters slides and other materials about outstanding works of Egyptian art from the MuseumÕs collection. The texts draw upon the truly impressive depth of knowledge of the curators in our Department of Egyptian Art especially Dorothea Arnold James Allen Catharine H. Roehrig and Marsha Hill. Included are background information descriptions of the specific objects illustrations that can be photocopied suggested classroom activities and lesson plans. These materials have been assembled by Edith Watts associate Museum educator and her colleagues to bring Egyptian art into the classroom library or other learning environment. They are designed to increase your knowledge and pleasure in viewing Egyptian art at the Metropolitan or other museum whether it be for the first time or upon a return visit. This is the first in a projected series of educatorsÕ resources supported by a generous grant from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose who share our dedication to making the unique educational resources of The Metropolitan Museum of Art readily accessible to educators throughout the New York area as well as across the country. We hope you find this resource useful informative and enjoyable. Philippe de Montebello Director Kent Lydecker Associate Director for .
