Week 13: Nov. 9/13 2k20

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NO SCHOOL FRIDAY FOR STUDENTS -- Teacher Work Day!

Day 1

In Class: From Rome to the Middle Ages to the Black Death!  Welcome to the European History context of our course this year!  

-What did the Roman Empire look like?

-How did the Roman Empire collapse and fall into despair in a Middle Ages?

-How did the Middle Ages' social hierarchy create division in Europe?

-How did the Black Death end the Middle Ages in Europe?

-How did the Black Death lead to a Renaissance in Europe? -- The Renaissance would be a rebirth of classical knowledge and studying..

Answering the Q's below in class

1. How did one first get the disease?

2. How could you prevent yourself from getting the disease?

3. How did the disease spread?

4. How could you tell if you were immediately infected?

5. How long did you have to live once infected?

6. What medical or religious practices could you take in protecting yourself from the disease?

7. Who did the people of Europe turn to to help answer their questions about the plague?

8. What were the results of the plague?

9. How did the Black Death really end the Middle Ages?

10. How is the Black Death both similar and different to today's Coronavirus pandemic?

Day 2
In Class:  Welcome to the Renaissance!  Renaissance Doc

1. What does "renaissance" mean?
2. What did Renaissance thinkers challenge?
3. Compare and contrast the differences between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in terms of how the people viewed education, questioning, the life/afterlife, religion, the power of the church, individualistic thinking, art/inventions
4. What kind of art was reintroduced in the Renaissance?
5. How did the printing press help enhance education and spread ideas?
6. What were some advances in sculpture? Compare/contrast the David sculptures!

Introduce the School of Athens essay

How is Raphael’s School of Athens fresco an excellent demonstration of Renaissance art illustrating classicism and philosophy?

This is an essay that may not be longer than two pages typed, double spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins. -5 points for any of these rules not followed. The essay will be written in the third person!

The paper will have an introduction of 3-5 sentences that explains to the reader (me) the following information:

1. Who painted the School of Athens?
2. When was the School of Athens painted?
3. What was Raphael’s purpose of the painting?
4. Where is the School of Athens located (the actual fresco)
5. Thesis statement saying this fresco is a good example of Renaissance art.

The body paragraphs will use a minimum of three examples you found of how Raphael’s fresco is an accurate and excellent illustration of classicism and philosophy and how the painting is a true reflection of Renaissance art. You must have the following definitions in your essay: Renaissance, classicism and philosophy.

Paper is due Monday, Nov. 16, 2k20 all classes!

Day 3
In Class: Working on the School of Athens paper
HW: School of Athens paper due Mon. Nov. 16, 2k20 all classes!