Whiteness, Purity, and the Classics

How did the classical period view issues of race? What misinterpretations made classical art (especially sculptures) associated with whiteness?

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An examination of how concepts of racial whiteness and purity became associated with works of the classical period.

Origins Content

Teaching Standard

NCSS: I.

Teaching Area

World History to 1500

World History since 1500

Grade Level

9-12

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Downloadable Files

Conrad Demarest Model of Empires Handout.docx

Harnish-Classical Empire Summary Handout.docx

Jason Harnish-Exploring Racial Whiteness with the works of the Classical Period.docx

November, 2020

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November, 2020

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