Curated OER
Mona Lisa: What's Behind Her Smile
Students observe the Mona Lisa painting to describe, analyze and interpret meanings in the work.
Curated OER
Exhibiting Your Knowledge
Learners are introduced to the various museum functions. In groups, they create a traveling exhibition based on Gutenberg's invention and the first printed book. They share their exhibition with the class and answer any questions presented.
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Murals, Memories, and Making Art
Fourth grade reading students study art works by famous artists. They use various tools for learning about the artist, and they present their information by writing and speaking about the artist. They also create artwork in the style of...
Curated OER
The Invention of the Printing Press
Students are guided through a series of websites which teach about the history of printing, the invention of the printing press, the trials of Johann Gutenberg, and advancements in printing. This 20 question multiple choice quiz is...
Curated OER
Visual Arts - Lesson 9 - Line in Architecture
Second graders study the meaning of the term architecture and identify arches and lines in a building in Balimore.
Curated OER
Search, Discover, Discuss
Sixth graders use the internet to answer questions about Gutenberg's invention. As a class, they discuss their findings about society and technology in the late Middle Ages. They discover the influence of a certain group of people in...
Curated OER
Japanese Objects as Cultural Artifacts: A Model Lesson Using Textiles
Pupils complete a unit on the cultural significance of textiles in the Japanese culturre. They analyze cotton, line, silk, and wool fabrics, examine various fabric creation and decoration techniques, select an object and write a detailed...
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Imhotep
Sixth graders compose an original story about Imhotep and his step-pyramid. They also must include what Egyptian architecture and society was like before the pyramid, how the pyramid was constructed and predictions of what life will be...
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Making Akan Gold Weights and Understanding their Proverbial Meanings
Students examine a variety of gold weights used by the Asante in West Africa. In groups, they discuss the purpose of the gold weights and practice saying proverbs associated with different pieces of art. To end the instructional...
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Power and the Communication of Values in West African Art of the Past and Present
Ninth graders examine art from West Africa from the past and present. In groups, they compare their community to the one depicted in the artwork and note the similiarities. To end the lesson, they discuss the concept of power and how...
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Italy
Pupils read stories about Italy and identify main events and characters. They take an imaginary trip to Italy and write a story about their adventures. In addition, they practice several italian words and phrases.
University of Victoria (Canada)
Internet Shakespeare Editions: Art in Renaissance England
Topics available from this page include Medieval art, Renaissance art, Raphael: Italy comes to England, Later Renaissance art, Art in northern Europe, and Art in England. All of these topics are discussed in light of Shakespeare's life...
A&E Television
History.com: Renaissance Art
An account of the interests and achievements of Renaissance artists, with links to videos on the subject of Renaissance art aired on History, the cable television channel.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Renaissance for Kids: Northern Renaissance
Read about how the Renaissance played out in European countries outside of Italy. Users can follow links to further information on the Elizabethan Era, William Shakespeare, the Reformation, and other connected topics.
A&E Television
History.com: History: Italian Renaissance
An account of the Renaissance as it was expressed in Italy, with links to videos on the subject aired on History, the cable television channel.
Other
Renaissance: The Elizabethan World
Get information about life in Elizabethan England, the trial of the Earls of Essex, heraldry, and statutes of Elizabethan England among other topics.
Library of Congress
Loc: Rome Reborn: The Vatican Library & Renaissance Culture
This page chronicles an exhibit hosted by the Library of Congress of manuscripts and documents from the Vatican Library. Includes manuscripts of both a secular and religious nature as well as a detailed history of the Vatican Library....
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Sterling A. Brown (1901 1989)
An extensive look at the life and works of Sterling A. Brown of the Harlem Renaissance. With links to specific poems and analysis, a biography, and related topics.
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Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Passion of Artemisia" Teacher Guide [Pdf]
Author's self-written, 9-page teacher guide for "The Passion of Artemisia" provides suggested scenes for reading aloud, class discussion topics, collaborative research topics, writing activities, and background information about Baroque...
Other
The Elizabethan Theatre Lecture by Hilda Spear
This lecture and slides traces the history of the Elizabeth theater through a variety of topics: London, inn-yards, great halls, outdoor theatres, performances, indoor threatres, theatre and drama, actors, acting, and audience. These...
Other
Virtual Uffizi Gallery: Take a Virtual Tour of the Museum
See the artwork located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. This resource brings the images to you. Just click on the room or topic and see background information and a link to the image.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Music From the Ashes
This is a self-guided learning unit on the topic of poetry. Included are lessons, self-assessments, background information, learning activities, and related literature. Learn how to analyze poetry, appreciate figurative language, and...
Other
E Notes: Short Story Criticism: Jean Toomer
A review of Jean Toomer, an influential writer during the Harlem Renaissance. Presents a biography and a look at his contributions to short fiction.
Other
E Notes: Twentieth Century Literary Criticism: Dorothy West Criticism
A complete biography of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West. Highlights her major works and critical reception.