The first in the "A Closer Look" series of learning-activity sets focusing on a particular work of art, this resource encourages young people and adults to look more closely at the Museum's spectacular set of Byzantine silver objects, known as the David Plates. It provides an in-depth exploration of the plates, including their subject—the biblical story of David and Goliath—and essential background information about the culture in which they were made. Also included are maps, teaching strategies, and activities for students.

This learning activity is made possible through the generous support of Mary and Michael Jaharis.

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Individual Pages and Chapters
   Cover and Inside Cover Plates (450 K)
   Introduction  (pp. 1–3, 105 K)
   Annointing Plate  (p. 4, 130 K)
   Materials and Goals  (p. 5, 30 K)
   Background Information (pp. 6–8, 835 K)
   Scenes of Each Plate (pp. 9–13, 95 K)
   Presentation Plate  (p. 14, 185 K)
   Activities/Key Words/Resources (pp. 15–20, 55 K)
   Back Cover and Inside Back Cover Plates (870 K)

Entire package available in the online Met Store.