John James Audubon

John James Audubon... naturalist painter, ornithologist with a flair for the dramatic

Audubon is a well known and recognizable artist in our modern times. Many adorn their home with his magnificent representations of North American Birds. This study blends Audubon's birds with a study on what birds symbolized to the ancient people of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. To these cultures birds were sacred, symbolized power, represented wisdom, were used to interpret the will of the gods.

• Learn about scientific realism
• Learn about the many symbolic roles birds have occupied throughout history
• Consider the history of the eagle through the ages of empire

Includes:

• picture talk lessons
• picture study aids
• ancient representations and artifacts

This guide is designed to be used over one term (12 weeks) with one lesson occurring every week for approximately 20 minutes. I do encourage you to display some of the picture study options for more exposure to the birds of John James Audubon.

Supplies needed:

• The Boy Who Drew Birds: a Story of John James Audubon by Jacqueline Davies
• nature notebook
• watercolor supplies
• pens

Recommended contemporary and complimentary studies:

History – The Symphony of History Vol. 1 Overture (Ancient)

Geography – Ancient and Middle East

Composer – Joseph Haydn and Gustav Holst and Ottorino Respighi

Poetry – Rivers of Antiquity and William Wordsworth and Echoes of Antiquity

Picture – James Tissot and Lawrence Alma-Tadema

*the guide includes QR Codes for easy links, if you choose to print the document.

For printing, we recommend our print partner Humble Heart Press.

** due to the nature of digital products, we are unable to accept returns.