From the Mixed-up Files of

Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler


Michelangelo Buonarroti Report

Michelangelo Buonarroti is a famous and talented Renaissance artist. He created many paintings and sculptures during his long life.
 
 
Michelangelo Buonarroti
Michelangelo was born in Italy and he lived most of his life in Rome. He painted 
One of his most famous paintings is the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. He painted it by standing

Your group is to create a poster about Michelangelo Buonarroti. You will need to research his life, his art work and create a poster showing the information you found. You need to include:
 

  1. Dates of his birth and death
  2. Where he lived
  3. Make a copy or draw one or more of his famous works. This can be one of his statues or his pictures, etc.
  4. Include any other interesting facts about this artist that you want on your poster.
For your research you can check out encyclopedias from the classroom or library. You can also research Michelangelo Buonarroti on the computer. Be sure to write down where you found your information, as you will be asked.

Finally, prepare a group presentation. You and your group will stand up and tell us what you found out and display your poster.

The entire group will get the same grade on this project. It is important to work together and for everyone to participate in the decisions, and in the creation and presentation of your poster. You will be asked to grade your group members on participation and cooperation.