For almost five thousand years—from about 3000 BCE to 1500 CE—the prehistoric Indians of the woodland areas of midwestern and southeastern North America fashioned utilitarian and ceremonial objects from shell, stone, metal, wood, and clay. This program discusses the cultural and aesthetic significance of these ancient artifacts. Illustrations accompany the text, which also includes maps showing the Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian period sites where the pieces were excavated. 27 slides, audiocassette (32 mins.), and text

This packet explores the art and cultures of the Alaskan Eskimo and Athabaskan and Tlingit Indians, emphasizing cultural developments from the third century BCE to the nineteenth century. Field recordings of native Alaskan songs and stories supplement the commentary and bring the objects to life. 48 slides, 2 audiocassettes (c. 15 mins. each side), 5 study prints, text, and activity guide

Celebrating the achievements of classical Greece, this teaching packet provides the cultural and historical context for the fifth-century sculpture shown in the exhibition The Greek Miracle. The image of the human figure created during this period of the world's first democracy has played a prominent role in the history of Western art. 20 slides, 8 study prints, and booklet