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The Growth of Humanism (power point)

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Renaissance People (power point & reproducibles)

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Florence & the Rise of Italian City-States (power points)

Florence, Italy was considered the cradle of the Renaissance for many reasons. For one, it was home to some of the greatest thinkers and artists of the time. Philosophers, writers, artists, and other humanists of the time flocked to Florence to learn and share the arts.  It was also a wealthy city-state ruled by the Medici family who just so happened to appreciate art and fund the works of some…

Artistic Styles of the Western Civilization (power point)

This power point guides students through a series of artistic styles of western civilization through different eras- classical, medieval, and Renaissance.  It teaches them to think critically about art and how it reflects the periods from which they were created.  It also contains a bit of tasteful nudity- mostly side butt and half draped “boobies” so depending on the maturity of your students,…

What does architecture say about a society?

Lesson Plan:  What Does our Architecture Say About Us?

(1-2 day lesson plan)

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My art history professor once told me that one of the best ways to study history is to look at the structures still standing.  It’s as if buildings wear facial expressions- they can convey the feelings of the very people whose hands…