Pictures the activities of a typical family living in Athens, Greece in 400 BC. Studies manner of dress, religion, education, and in particular a pottery factory through using a story about a young boy and a vase. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
501742
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Athens (Greece)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Greece - Social life and customs
Crafts & Visual Arts → Greek vases
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)