Classicism throughout Art History.
A WebQuest for Middle School Visual Arts.
Level: 6th grade Art History.
Designed by Justin Black
Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits
This WebQuest will expose students to various elements of Classicism as a preceding lesson in a larger and more comprehensive cross-discipline unit of study. Standards from Core Knowledge curriculum will be used to map the unit.
The revolution of Classicism throughout Western art history is a keystone of culture that is important for students to understand and appreciate. By exploring important developments in the art culture from different time periods, students should gain knowledge of the overall development of the Western art culture, specifically, the rebirth of Classical forms and ideals.
Students will be required to answer questions after assessing web-based information. This information will serve as reference material for other lessons presented in the unit.
1. Using Microsoft Internet Explorer do the following:
a. Visit the following internet sites
Greek Art and Architecture: http://harpy.uccs.edu/greek/
Ancient Art & Architecture: http://arthist.cla.umn.edu/aict/html/ancient.html
Mother Of All Art And Art History Links Pages: http://www.art-design.umich.edu/mother/
b. Using www.yahoo.com and some of the listed search commands, findthree different websites to help you answer the assigned questions. You may want to come up with some of your own searches.
Search Commands: Art, Art History, Classicism, Architecture, Classical, Renaissance, Neoclassicial, Greek Art, Roman Art, American Art, Modern Art.
Fill in the blanks with the best answer(s)
1. Name the three types of columns. __________________
2. What is the major difference between Greek and Roman sculptures? __________________
3. Where was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance? _____________
4. Which American president is most associated with Neo-Classical art and/or architecture? __________________
5. Name one contemporary artist that has a Classical style. __________________
6. List your three websites. ____________________
This activity should have exposed students to the art history resources on the internet. Students should be more confident in searching for web-based resources after finishing the lesson. Furthermore, the content will provide students with the necessary foundation for ensuing lessons.
Greek art and architecture. (2002). Retrieved March 31, 2003, from http://harpy.uccs.edu/greek/
Art Images for College Teaching. ( 2003). Ancient art & architecture. Retrieved March 31, 2003, from http://arthist.cla.umn.edu/aict/html/ancient.html
Mother Of All Art And Art History Links Pages. (1996). Retrieved March 31, 2003, from http://www.art-design.umich.edu/mother/
Yahoo! (2003). Retrieved March 31, 2003, from www.yahoo.com
Core Knowledge Foundation. (2002). Retrieved March 31, 2003, from http://www.coreknowledge.org
Answers
1. Name the three types of columns. Doric, Ionic, Corinthian.
2. What is the major difference between Greek and Roman sculptures? Greek sculptures are in bronze while Roman are in marble.
3. Where was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance? Florence.
4. Which American president is most associated with Neo-Classical art and/or architecture? Thomas Jefferson.
5. Name one contemporary artist that has a Classical style. Various; i.e., Odd Nerdrum.
6. List your three websites. Various.