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- 7th - 11th
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Students examine the role of the visual arts in relaying information about the values, beliefs, and everyday life of a society at a particular period of time, focusing specifically on artwork from the Renaissance period. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students use modern materials and technology to create a modern portrait modeled after a Renaissance picture. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students research the use of perspective in Renaissance art and then imitate some of its techniques as they design and draw the plans for a train station. They finalize the plans using a draw or paint program. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students, in groups, create an art history timeline. They design collages to represent different periods of art throughout history and recreate pieces from each era. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students review art from different periods throughout history. They recreate Stone Age drawings, Egyptian hieroglyphics, Roman mosaics, Matisse cut-outs and Picasso portraits. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students review point of view, horizon line, vanishing point, and parallel lines. They use these main features of the Renaissance and produce a drawing in one point perspective. They examine perspective in various works of art. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view and discuss Renaissance art, including the work of Arcimboldo. They create their own self portraits through imagery and symbolism in the Arcimboldo style. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students identify the conditions in Medieval Europe that contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance. They find characteristics of the Renaissance in its art, economy, discoveries, and ideas. They examine the ideas of Humanism and Individualism. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine Art History books and gather information on three masters. Using the text, they gather information about thier history, style and techniques they have used. They create their own paintings using acrylic paint using the techniques of the artists they researched. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore, examine and study about the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on the American culture. They assess and explain how the Harlem Renaissance was a "rebirth" for the African American culture through art, music, and literature. Full Review »

