Kline Jonathan, Rogers Claire L. Cool Knights: Armor from the European Middle Ages and Renaissance

Cleveland: Department of Education and Public Programs, 2018. — 29 p.The purpose of this Teacher Preview packet is to prepare you for a visit from the Art To Go program of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The materials included inside should help you become familiar with the Art To Go program and with the topic of the presentation you have requested, arms and armor from the European Middle Ages and Renaissance. Please use the materials, and feel free to share them with
your colleagues. You may freely reproduce the materials in the packet for educational purposes.At a Glance. A quick summary of the presentation
Why Armor? and Is It Art? An introduction in depth
Questions and Answers. Additional background and some useful definitions
Things to Think About. Questions to pique your students’ interest
Talking Points and a List of Objects Basic concepts and a list of art works
Lesson Plan. Formatted especially forteachers
Getting Ready for the Visit. Some things you should know in advance, and some optional recommendations on how to configure a classroom
“Webbing” Armor. How armor connects to other disciplines
Suggestions for Further. Reading Books for students and teachers