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Sixth graders carefully analyze a triptych of the nativity, paying close attention to the lines, shapes and symbols included in the artwork. They explore the role of the Catholic church in society at the time the piece was created and consider why the market for religious artwork was so large at the time.

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catholicism, the roman catholic church, europe, the nativity

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15th century life, catholicism, europe, nativity, Religion, triptych, social studies
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Grade
6th
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Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 hrs
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