Students Visit the MET Virtually
The Grade 11 Ancient Civilizations class and the Grade 10 Art class participated in a virtual tour with the MET (Metropolitan Museum) in New York City last Thursday.
The virtual tour focused on the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, with a focus on how the artisans portrayed the human form. The classes began in Greece examining a terracotta Krater from the Geometric period. This piece of pottery was a funerary marker that illustrated the funeral through forms and geometric patterns.
Next, they examined the Kouros figure, a marble statue of a standing male figure that is an example of early free-standing sculpture, discussing the stance and similarities to the drawings on the funeral vase.
For the Roman era, we examined a sarcophagus that depicts the myth of Selene and Endymion, as well as, a veristic bust of a Roman patriarch.
Students then took part in the virtual discussion, asking questions and sharing information with the presenter through the chat feature of the Google meet.
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
