Art Shm-art...
The purpose of works of art may be to communicate ideas, such as in politically, spiritually, or philosophically motivated art; to create a sense of beauty; to explore the nature of perception; for pleasure; or to generate strong emotions. The purpose may also be seemingly nonexistent.
Is the purpose of art the same for everyone?
Why was art so important centuries ago?
Is the purpose of art the same for everyone?
Why was art so important centuries ago?
Let us look at the paintings below. Just from looking at the paintings:
- Which painting was painted 1st? Why do you think?
- Which painting was painted last? Why do you think?
- What assumptions can you make about society from the painting?
The Incredulity of Saint Thomas
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Rucellai Madonna
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Cima da Conegliano
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ASSIGNMENT:
Find 1 example of Medieval art and 1 example of Renaissance art [2 students can not choose the same work of art]
Steps:
1. Choose an example of Medieval art from the following gallery
2. Choose a Renaissance work of art by either of the following artists:
4. Using the list of characteristics of Medieval art, you need to prove that the artwork you chose exemplifies those traits.
5. Using the examples of art that you have chosen, explain how Renaissance art is different from Medieval art.
6. Why are these differences significant?
7. Create a padlet and thinglink account. [I will give you an invite code to join a thinglink group]
You will use thinglink.com to annotate your notes, explanations, and findings directly onto the works of art. Then you will use the padlet.com to showcase both of your annotated works of art.
Steps:
1. Choose an example of Medieval art from the following gallery
2. Choose a Renaissance work of art by either of the following artists:
- Massaccio
- Michelangelo
- Raphael
- Sandro Boticelli
- Titian, Donatello
- Fra Angelico
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Peter Bruegel
- Jan van Eyck
- Albrecht Durer
4. Using the list of characteristics of Medieval art, you need to prove that the artwork you chose exemplifies those traits.
5. Using the examples of art that you have chosen, explain how Renaissance art is different from Medieval art.
6. Why are these differences significant?
7. Create a padlet and thinglink account. [I will give you an invite code to join a thinglink group]
You will use thinglink.com to annotate your notes, explanations, and findings directly onto the works of art. Then you will use the padlet.com to showcase both of your annotated works of art.
For the record, when analyzing the art you should be looking at:
- R____
- E____
- H____
- C____
- I____
- P____
- R____ T____
- C____ & S____
- N____