Introduction
If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all.
Lord, grant that I may always desire more than I can accomplish.
-Michaelangelo-
The Italian Renaissance was a wonderful time in history for the arts. You will have the opportunity to learn about the life and talents of an artist, scientist, or architect from this time in history. You will learn of how they were inspired in their work, the sacrifices that they were required to make, and how their work was received by the individuals of that time.
While you are viewing the art take the time to appreciate the color. At the time that these pictures were painted, paint had to be created by the artist and his helpers. It took time for these individuals to crush and blend the materials used in the paint order to get the perfect shade. Look at the artist's techniques and the details that were used in creating these masterpieces. I want you to learn to appreciate art and the effort it took to create it.
Task
As a result of this webquest, students will be able to:
- create a general timeline of the Renaissance movement
- understand the difference between Medieval and Renaissance artwork
- explain how the humanist movement impacted Renaissance art
- identify the characteristics of Renaissance art in pieces of art from the Reanissance
Enduring Understandings: (ideas to consider as you complete the Webquest)
- What were some important new ideas of the Renaissance?
- How were the careers of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangeo alike? How were they different?
- How were Renaissance artists funded?
Process
Visit the following sites to answer the following questions in complete sentences. Be as descriptive as possible. Use specific details.
WebMuseum, Paris http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/glo/renaissance/
What does the Renaisssance literally translate to mean?
During what centuries did the Renaissance take Place?
With what cultures did people of the renaissance compare their cultures?
The Renaissance is considered to "herald the modern age" characterized by what four things?
Today the Renaissance is considered a _________________ and ____________ movement.
Click on the Renaissance in Italy: then Leonardo DaVinci: scroll to The Last Supper and click on the picture
What details or elements tell you this is a Renaissance picture?
Click on the Renaissance in Italy: then Michaelangelo: scroll to the Holy Family with the Infant of St. John the Baptist and click on the picture
What details or elements tell you this is a Renaissance picture?
What Renaissance values are embodied in this painting?
Go to this site: http://www.italianrenaissance.org/michelangelos-pieta/
View the site. Answer the questions.
What details or elements tell you this is a Renaissance picture?
What Renaissance values are embodied in this painting?
Go back to the original site. Click on Germany; then Roger van der Weyden: scroll down to the Pieta and click on the picture
How is this Pieta different from Michaelangelo's Pieta?
What makes this a Renaissance painting?
What Renaissance values are embodied in this painting?
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Click on the Netherlands: then Jan Van Eyck: scroll down to The Arnolfini Marriage and click on the picture
What makes this a renaissance painting?
How is it different from or similar to Michaelangelo or daVinci?
Look at the painting. Choose three objects in the painting and research what they represent.
Name of object Symbolism
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2. _______________________________________________
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