Extra project: The Renaissance and its artist

In groups you should investigate about one artist of the Renaissance. The research will have two different parts: bibliography and one piece of the artist. Keep on reading for having a better idea of the steps of your investigation. Remember you will present to the class a powerpoint with your work.

Part A. The artist.
- Summarize the life of the author and his main events
- Explain the characteristics of his works: techniques, materials, new aspects he developed.
- Anecdotes about his life or work. 


Part B. The Master piece
- Explain the topic of the piece. Describe if it's necessary, materials used, techniques, symbols.
- Explain what aspects of the Renaissance are mirrored in the piece.

Part C. Conclusion
- Why is your artist considered as an example of the Renaissance?

Part D. Bibliography
-Use the APA rules


Advices for the final presentation:
- Don't write all the information
- Explain the new concepts and words. If you don't understand anything, neither do your mates.
- Photos and pictures are not for decorating, explain them use the for transmitting concepts. 
- Don't read, don't memorize, explain what you have learn. 
- Make it funny and enjoy yourselves



Authors and pieces:

* Leonardo and the Last Supper

*  Rafael and the Academy

* Giberti and the doors of Baptistery of Florence 

* Miguel Angel and The Moses

* Donatello and "El david"

* Palladio and the "Villa Capra"