Knights, Castles, and Kings

by Cleveland Museum of Art

Knights in shining armor, legendary queens, towering castles and fantastic beasts populate the pages of fairy tales and capture our imagination. But where does the fantasy merge with fact? In this program, students will be introduced to noble life in the Middle Ages through arms and armor, courtly and religious objects in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art. They will be asked to observe, comment on what they see, question, and draw conclusions about the role of castles, knights and kings in medieval society.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $145.00
By Request Premium: $130.00

Purchase orders are due within 10 days of registration. Payment is due in full within 30 days of receiving the invoice. Invoices are sent upon program completion.

Length

45-60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 2, 3, 4, 5

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

Primary Disciplines

Fine Arts, Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Cleveland Museum of Art

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Programs are non-refundable, however cancellations due to technical difficulties, school closings, or those received 48 hours in advance may be rescheduled for no additional charge. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

About This Provider

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, Ohio
United States

Distance Learning for adult audiences at The Cleveland Museum of Art allows lifelong learners to connect with the CMA and enrich their studies of history and visual arts through our collection of art and artifacts from around the world. Through live, interactive videoconferencing, students participate in conversations with museum educators that are two-way and fully interactive.

Please see the museum's website for information about virtual learning for K-12 students:

https://www.clevelandart.org/learn/educators/prek-12-school-programs-and-resources/virtual-learning/virtual-learning-topics

Contact:
Arielle Levine
alevine@clevelandart.org
12167072688

Program Details

Format

1. General definition of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
2. Introduce art and artifacts owned by aristocrats: illuminated manuscript, table fountain, tapestry.
3. Discuss knights, types of armor and weapons for sport and battle.
4. Answer remaining questions and review vocabulary.

Objectives

Students will understand the role of a knight in the social structure of Medieval and Renaissance Europe.
Students will understand the distinction between the historical role of a knight and the mythical role.
Students will understand that a noble’s arms, armor and castle served more than a military function.
Students will understand how art objects can define individuals or social groups.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, the Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards.