This classroom resource kit contains a presentation for 12 slides representing artworks found in the permanent collection of the J. B. Speed Art Museum (Kentucky), a teacher's manual, and an evaluation sheet. The printed document provides critical insight into the artworks and their historical era by investigating the materials and technical considerations of their creation. Topics and slides presented are: (1) "About Red-Figured Greek Vases" (Calyx Krater); (2) "About Limestone and Stonemason's Disease" (The Falconer); (3) "About Tapestry Weaving" (The Prodigal Son); (4) "About Oil on Panel and Rembrandt's Painting Techniques" (Portrait of a Woman); (5) "About Stained Glass Window Techniques" (Parc Abbey Windows); (6) "About Catlinite" (Pipe); (7) "About Impasto Technique" (Crepuscle); (8) "About Stain Painting Technique" (Situation); (9) "About Found Object Artwork" (New Figuration); and (10) "About Ceramics and Clay Sculpture" (Awakened Man). Reference sheets, given in the manual, discuss the featured topics and artworks, provide background information about the artist or artistic period, and offer sample questions for initiating classroom discussion. The manual also includes a "Preface"; "Questioning Strategies"; a "Glossary"; a "List of Slides"; and a "Bibliography." (MM)