Renaissance Painters of Florence

Classical Architecture of Rome

Contemporary Art of Venice

 Project Title: Italian Art & Architecture: Florence, Rome, & Venice
 

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Italian art and architecture has long been admired by audiences througout the world. From the Classical Period through the Renaissance and into today, Italian art has fluorished in many regions of the country. One only needs to travel among Italy's most popular cities to experience a wealth of artistic traditions and contemporary innovations. This CultureQuest will guide virtual tourists through the artistically renowned centers of  Italian art and architecture and examine the periods in which each of these regions has made its lasting impression on the face of Italian culture.

To visit the Renaissance painters of Florence, the classical art and architecture of Rome, or the contemporary art of Venice, select one of the links provided and enjoy your experience!

 

 

 

CultureQuest by:

Joanna Hendrick

Ms.Hendrick@gmail.com

 Matthew Mazzaroppi

mrmazznyc@gmail.com

Melissa Paukowits

paukowits7@gmail.com 


 

 


 


NYS

STANDARDS

 

 

 

 

ELA Standards:

  • Standard 1: Language For Information & Understanding
  • Standard 2: Language for Literary Response & Expression
  • Standard 4: Language for Social Interaction

Technology:

  • Standard  2: Information Systems

ESL:
  • Standard 1: Language for Information & Understanding in English
  • Standard 2: Language for Literary Response & Expression in English
  • Standard 4: Language for Social Interaction in English
  • Standard 5: Culture

Students will be able to:

  • Access information on Italian culture
  • Navigate a web page and summarize information.
  • Investigate other website links for more information about Italy
  • Utilize technology in the classroom
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the different periods of artistic progress in Italy




WEB SITES: For further information about the Italian cities investigated.



http://www.aboutflorence.com/

http://www.italyguides.it/us/roma/rome_italy_travel.htm

http://www.world66.com/europe/italy/veneto/venice

 

 


TIPS FOR TEACHERS:

This CultureQuest can be used to familiarize students with Italy's culture when teaching literature that involves Italy  and its art.  It's also a great resource for nonfiction reading materials.

SOURCES:

For a list of internet resources used in this CultureQuest, select this link.

 

http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listitalianjm.html