The Renaissance Unit: The Renaissance Unit: The Rebirth of Human The Rebirth of Human

CivilizationCivilization

Presentation by, Presentation by, Marc SiricoMarc Sirico

TS653TS653Prof. John CalvertProf. John Calvert

Fall 2009Fall 2009

AIM: Was the Renaissance the AIM: Was the Renaissance the “Birth of Modern Times”?“Birth of Modern Times”?

Think/Pair/Share: Do Now-Think/Pair/Share: Do Now-

How were the Middle Ages “dark”?How were the Middle Ages “dark”?

During the “Dark Ages” the “light of During the “Dark Ages” the “light of learning” in Europe had gone out.learning” in Europe had gone out.

Do you think we are currently in a Do you think we are currently in a Renaissance or “Dark Age”?Renaissance or “Dark Age”?

RenaissanceRenaissance

Definition= “Definition= “RebirthRebirth””

Renewed interest in the classical art and Renewed interest in the classical art and ideas of Ancient Rome and Greeceideas of Ancient Rome and Greece

Individual achievement valued; desire for Individual achievement valued; desire for perfectionperfection

Renaissance HumanismRenaissance Humanism

The 5 Aspects of Renaissance The 5 Aspects of Renaissance HumanismHumanism

ClassicalClassicalWorldlyWorldlyDignifiedDignifiedCivilizedCivilizedPerfectionPerfection

Art in Southern EuropeArt in Southern Europe

•Classical principles of Greek and Roman art

•Realism

•Religious themes

•Perspective (3-D appearance)

Which theme is showcased in this piece of Southern Renaissance art?

You could argue for every one.

Which theme is showcased in this piece of Southern Renaissance art?

Artists- Northern EuropeArtists- Northern Europe

Less influenced by Less influenced by Classical stylesClassical styles

Perspective with oil-Perspective with oil-based paintbased paint

Everyday life- Everyday life- RealismRealism

Renaissance Museum WebquestRenaissance Museum Webquest

Paired/Group projectPaired/Group project

Task 1: Mock Task 1: Mock InterviewInterview

Task 2: PowerPoint Task 2: PowerPoint presentationpresentation

RubricRubric

ExpectationsExpectations

Historical Content AccuracyHistorical Content AccuracyLogical Interview SequencingLogical Interview SequencingLogical PowerPoint SequencingLogical PowerPoint SequencingGroup CooperationGroup CooperationSpelling and Grammar Spelling and Grammar

Cite Your Sources!Cite Your Sources!

KnightCiteKnightCite

Citation MachineCitation Machine

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