The New World of Classics | Create WebQuest

Introduction

Classics - work of superior excellence that can stand the test of time; a work for all people of all ages

Task

Work through the following links. Click on each link, and answer the appropriate question(s).

Evaluate each work based on the definition of a "classic." (judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.)

All human works should be evaluated through guidelines laid out in Scripture, so when going through the examples, check to see whether these items would be considered "true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report." (Philippians 4:8)

Process

MUSIC

Medieval Music

Church music was meant to give a religious experience by creating a mystical mood.

Gregorian chant - lyrics in Latin, sung by monks in the Roman Catholic churches

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5p_U8J0iRQ]

Minstrels and Troubadours - sang ballads about the deeds of national heroes

http://www.cloverlyrics.com/e85687-lesley_garrett~a_north_country_lass_…

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFhxQ-p5YBY&list=PLeOiy9ai6p4MO_eK9IVR2…]

Reformation Music

Martin Luther - wrote songs for the church that could be sung in German instead of Latin, so the 'regular' people could understand the lyrics

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY4DCG-nFBI]

17th-Century and "Baroque" Music

Germany produced the world's greatest musicians, but these people were also greatly influenced by Italian musicians and composers.

Monteverdi - developed the "opera" form of music

Antonio Vivaldi - developed instrumental music, and ran a school for orphans to teach them music

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKthRw4KjEg]

Johann Sebastian Bach - one of the greatest composers of all history

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho9rZjlsyYY]

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK6-x9sdEYo]

George Frederick Handel - most famous for his oratorio "Messiah"

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usfiAsWR4qU]

Isaac Watts - English church songs

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CSJvzGai4]

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGlUdgrvJgo]

18th - Century and "Classical" Music

Franz Joseph Haydn - From Austria; wrote about 100 symphonies, best known for writing cheerful music for the churches

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLjwkamp3lI]

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - child prodigy from Austria; wrote 40-50 symphonies and several operas

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcpM0yN7p0c]

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoT8YV9qi1g]

19th-Century and "Romantic" Music

Ludwig Beethoven - symphonies! deaf composer, some of the most famous works of all time

5th symphony [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hI]

9th symphony [video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpk98iwl0H0]

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Russian composer; ballets and patriotic music

You might hear this around Christmas time:

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rapf3g_XvCc]

You might hear this one at a fireworks show (sometimes they even shoot off real cannons during a performance)

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNatwyAJ6dI]

Edvard Grieg - Norwegian composer, known for his folk music and nationalistic music supporting Norway

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLp_Hh6DKWc]

CLASSICS FROM THE LAST 50-75 YEARS:

Here are two examples of more "modern-day" classics - songs that have stood out and will continue to be listened to by many generations:

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSZxmZmBfnU]

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2VCwBzGdPM]

Evaluation

Evaluate these different art pieces and decide if there is anything questionable or inappropriate according to the Scriptural guidelines in the "task" section

Albrecht Durer (1472-1528) - woodcuts and engravings