Renaissance Artists

Last week, the 6th graders discussed the Italian Renaissance.  They learned about Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, two of the greatest Renaissance artists.  After doing some research about the artists' styles and accomplishments, students got to try out some Renaissance techniques.  Some chose to draw unlikely inventions or try their hand at mirror writing like da Vinci.  Many others chose to draw upside down like Michelangelo did while painting the Sistine Chapel.  Students really enjoyed looking at art through the eyes of these artists.  This week, we have been discussing the Northern Renaissance.  Students looked at artwork to compare and contrast the different styles used in each region.

Upcoming dates:
Friday, March 6      Renaissance Quiz
Thursday, April 2   Renaissance Festival

Questions for your 6th grader:

Which artist choice did you choose? (If they chose Michelangelo: What is it like to draw on a surface above you?)

What made art in the Italian Renaissance different from art in the Northern Renaissance?

 Aspiring Michelangelos at work.

 Leonardo da Vinci created sketches for inventions like a helicopter and a tank, which weren't actually created until several centuries later.  James and Eric are creating inventions that seem improbable today, but could become a reality in the future.

Da Vinci often used mirror writing to make it difficult for others to read his notes.  Aidan is writing an autobiography using mirror writing.