1. The Renaissance Unit: The Rebirth of Human Civilization Presentation by, Marc Sirico TS653 Prof. John Calvert Fall 2009

2. AIM: Was the Renaissance the “Birth of Modern Times”? Think/Pair/Share: Do Now- How were the Middle Ages “dark”? How were the Middle Ages “dark”? During the “Dark Ages” the “light of learning” in Europe had gone out. During the “Dark Ages” the “light of learning” in Europe had gone out. Do you think we are currently in a Renaissance or “Dark Age”? Do you think we are currently in a Renaissance or “Dark Age”?

3. Renaissance Definition= “Rebirth” Definition= “Rebirth” Renewed interest in the classical art and ideas of Ancient Rome and Greece Renewed interest in the classical art and ideas of Ancient Rome and Greece Individual achievement valued; desire for perfection Individual achievement valued; desire for perfection

4. Renaissance Humanism The 5 Aspects of Renaissance Humanism The 5 Aspects of Renaissance Humanism Classical Classical Worldly Worldly Dignified Dignified Civilized Civilized Perfection Perfection

5. Art in Southern Europe Classical principles of Greek and Roman art Realism Religious themes Perspective (3-D appearance)

6. Which theme is showcased in this piece of Southern Renaissance art? You could argue for every one.

7. Which theme is showcased in this piece of Southern Renaissance art?

8. Artists- Northern Europe Less influenced by Classical styles Less influenced by Classical styles Perspective with oil- based paint Perspective with oil- based paint Everyday life- Realism Everyday life- Realism

9. Renaissance Museum Webquest Paired/Group project Paired/Group project Task 1: Mock Interview Task 1: Mock Interview Task 2: PowerPoint presentation Task 2: PowerPoint presentation Rubric Rubric

10. Expectations Historical Content Accuracy Historical Content Accuracy Logical Interview Sequencing Logical Interview Sequencing Logical PowerPoint Sequencing Logical PowerPoint Sequencing Group Cooperation Group Cooperation Spelling and Grammar Spelling and Grammar

11. Cite Your Sources! KnightCite Citation Machine etc