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Essential questions based on the Renaissance reading1. What was happening during the Renaissance time period? Why was it called the “Renaisance”?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. During the Renaissance there were great advancements in the style of art being produced. What were some of these advancements and how was it different from what was being painted in the past?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. This reading identifies many Elements of Art & Principles of Design from Renaissance Art. Please choose 2 and describe how they are used in the artwork you read about.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from the Renaissance readings. Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.

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Focus questions based on the Renaissance readings

1. The Renaissance painters infused many details and symbolism into their artworks. What is an example of their attention to symbolism and explain the meaning? Where else in art history have you seen symbolism in art? How is it used similarly or differently? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What is one thing you read about Renaissance Art that was interesting or thought-provok-ing? How could you apply this to your own work? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In this area, paste 2-3 color printed images of artwork from the Renaissance readings. Under each label the the work with title, artist, date and medium.