Part 1 - The Renaissance
The first part of this project involves research into the Renaissance period. You will find as much background information on the time period, answering the following questions:
1. The Renaissance - You will report on the time period known as The Renaissance.
What years did the time period involve?
How did the time period come about? (cause)
In what area of the world did the movement begin?
Who were the major people involved with the time period?
What major events took place that shaped the time period?
What time period did the Renaissance give way to?
Next, you will research a famous artist and his role in the Renaissance. Your research must address the following:
1. What makes art such as essential aspect of the Renaissance?
2. Any background information, including place of birth, years active, major influences, and any other historical references.
3. A description of the artist's style, showing how this artist's work is valuable both aesthetically as well as how it represents the Renaissance.
4. What is the importance of the work or place associated with the artist?
5 Questions for the ARTIST: What are the characteristics of your art? Does your work reflect or shape society? Explain.
GROUP 1 Michelangelo & The Sistine Chapel
GROUP 2 Shakespeare & The Old Globe Theatre
GROUP 3 Rembrandt & Florence, Italy
GROUP 4 Chaucer & The Canterbury Tales
GROUP 5 Thomas Moore & The Tower of London
Group 6 Leonardo Davinci & The Mona Lisa/The Last Supper
Project Requirements
Project Proposal Form and Daily Hours Log 10 points
Time Line of Events for EACH SECTION 10 points
Research (Notes/Organizers) 10 points
Bibliography 10 points
Writing Requirements 30 points
Reflection & Rubrics 10 points
Presentation 20 points
