Renaissance and Reformation

( and the Scientific Revolution)

Projects for this Unit:                          

Renaissance Poetry - Due on Monday, Sept 22 click on William Shakespeare for the project sheet

Renaissance Art - Due Monday, Sept 29click on Leonardo da Vinci for the project sheet

Remember to address these 4 questions in your typed 1 page paper that will accompany your artwork:

• What sets Renaissance Art apart from art from other time periods? What are the characteristics/traits of Renaissance Art?

• What are some characteristics/traits of your Artist's painting style?  Are all the paintings similar? How so?

• History or story behind your painting. What is the significance of your painting?  Why is it famous?

• What do you see when you look at your painting? What did the artist intend for you to see about your painting?  Try to use your insight. 

Famous People during the Renaissance Period:

Click on the Journey Across Time book to access the chapter on Renaissance.

Click on the picture of Francis Bacon below to access the chapter on the Scientific Revolution.  It is section 2 of Chapter 18.