Module+3+-+Renaissance+Art+and+Architecture

=**Part 1: The Nine Characteristics of Renaissance Art**= Please work through this presentation on the Nine Characteristics of Renaissance Art: [|Click here for the link to the VoiceThread]

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This handout goes along with this presentation: =Part 2: Exploring Renaissance Art= Please see your teacher to pick your artist and piece of artwork. Then, use this customized search engine to research: media type="custom" key="19702980" Post the following to your blog: a) The name of your artist, the title of your piece, the type of art it is (painting, sculpture, etc), where it was painted, when it was painted, and where it is currently displayed b) the image of your piece c) the background of your artist (who was he? what is he most famous for? where did he live? what is at least one "fun fact" about this artist?) d) the background behind the piece of art (what is the piece of art about? who is the painting/sculpture of? what story does it tell?) e) why this art qualifies as an example of Renaissance art (which of the nine characteristics does it demonstrate)?

=Part 3: Showcase the Art and Artist=
 * Post an image of the artwork, as well as your research findings for a,b, c, d, and e on your blog. Then, share a link from your blog to your CLASS PERIOD on Edmodo.
 * Be ready to share in class with your classmates - we will view your blog entry together and you will get to summarize the most interesting points about your piece.