Today’s Walking Classroom talks about the historical significance of the Renaissance period and the artists who energized the creative world in Europe. The Renaissance was a bright period for art and culture that lasted from the 1300’s to the 1600’s. It started in Italy and then spread to other parts of Europe. Renaissance means rebirth and renewal, and citizens of that time welcomed a renewed sense of learning, knowledge, and cultural growth after a dark period that included the Black Death.
Character Value: Innovation
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L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.2, RI.3.3, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RL.4.7, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.7, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4
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Renaissance Artists Slide Deck
Shares a look at the Forbes Pigment Collection housed at Harvard Art Museum, as well as an explanation of what pigment is.
Explore the Renaissance art of the Sistine Chapel in this virtual tour from the Vatican Museums.
Match Renaissance paintings to their artists in this activity from Purpose Games.
Pick a Renaissance painting or piece of artwork from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and research the artwork and its artist.
Search for terms relating to Renaissance art and artists.
Create a piece of art in the style of Michelangelo.
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