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Historical Content AccuracyHistorical Content AccuracyLogical Interview SequencingLogical Interview SequencingLogical PowerPoint SequencingLogical PowerPoint SequencingGroup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
etcetc
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