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- 9th - 12th
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Students practice observing and analyzing two works of art. They describe the elements and principles, subject matter, history and mediums of two works of art. Use a compare and contrast strategy to interpret the meaning of two works of art. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a portfolio of research about the geography of the Renaissance. They locate three key Renaissance cities on historic and contemporary maps of Europe and identify customs and traditions for three Renaissance cities. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students survey a variety of art history periods in this nine lesson unit. The differences, similarities, and developements of each genre are analyzed. Pieces of artwork are copied and presented to the group. 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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- 5th
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Students explore the impact of history, religion, and culture on music. They discover Renaissance genres, composers, and cultures as they sing, play songs, and participate in hands-on activities. Handouts and worksheets are included. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine several Medieval and Renaissance works of art, including painting and sculpture, at the Art Institute of Chicago. They use worksheets and discussion questions to enhance their interpretation of the pieces. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students make a Hyperstudio presentation based on their study of different time periods in art history. They complete a timeline using a teacher made template to complete the project. 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 conduct Internet research on life during the Renaissance period. They complete a virtual field trip, listing observations about various aspects of Renaissance life on a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students explore art and its relationship to society. They compare a Renaissance piece of art to a medieval piece of art. Students create a time line of key events of the Renaissance which includes significant people during this era. After research, students write about the major contributions of each significant person. Additional social studies topics concerning Europe, China, religious faiths and art are included. Full Review »

