Global Awareness
Unit 2 Assignment – The Renaissance
Unit Readings:
Western Heritage – Chapter 10 - pp. 355-377; 382-397
Modern European History – Chapters 2, 3, & 6
Supplemental Readings (to be distributed)
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Terms – Identify each of the following terms in complete sentences (who, what, when, where!). Then write a sentence explaining why the item is historically significant.
Free Response Questions - Respond to the following questions in one or more well-written paragraphs. Remember to begin your paragraphs w/ strong topic sentences!
2. Analyze in writing OR create an animated PowerPoint slide demonstrating how one of the paintings by one of the great artists listed below typifies the changes and innovations in art introduced during the Renaissance artists. You should consider the following:
Subject matter |
Chiaroscuro |
Sfumato |
Depiction of human form |
Use of color |
Balance & symmetry |
Perspective (linear and atmospheric) |
Depiction of Emotion |
Triangular Composition |
Artists: Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian, Bellini, Giotto, Masaccio – You choose the painting, which may be found at the CGFA web:
http://sunsite.auc.dk/cgfa/fineart.htm -- Be sure to include the artist and tiitle of the work in your response.(WH pp. 367-371; MEH pp. 25-28)