Compare 4 works of art from the Italian Renaissance with 4 works from the Byzantine era to begin building the framework we will build on in future lessons. This download will introduce you to the overview portion of the Grand Tour Art History Curriculum
The Western Art Overview is in the Going Broad part of the curriculum and includes 4 works of art from 6 distinct eras: Byzantine, Italian Renaissance, Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionist, and Modern.
Teachers receive: Lesson plans, an Observation Deck, an Introductory Video, and a Guidebook describing the works of art.
With this purchase your students begin to build a comprehensive overview of art history. From this beginning you can move to our comprehensive Observation Deck of the Renaissance and then choose from the Going Deeper Lessons to delve into particular artists lives, times, methods, and masterpieces.
These are the two major categories of our Art History Curriculum. Going Broad takes the trends, artists, and eras into account and gives your student the overview needed to gain an understanding of the flow of Art.
Going Deep takes a closer look at individual artists and works increasing your students expertise and insight.
Renaissance Renaissance is a French term meaning ‘rebirth’ and is used to describe a period of extensive cultural achievements that spanned the 15th to 17th centuries in Europe. A renewed interest in Greco-Roman antiquity inspired Italian Renaissance scholars to seek enlightenment by studying the golden ages of Ancient Greece and Rome. Often the Renaissance is
Art and art history have been a part of our school life from the time my boys were toddlers, both producing art and enjoying works by others. This reflects a strong belief in introducing children to art and art history – art is interesting, expansive, and leads a well rounded education. I enjoy art and
