Brandon+Moore.Daniel+Malek

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 * SUTTERER'S COMMENTS: Hey guys. By reading your task accomplishments it appears that you are really at different places with this advanced learning contract. Brandon, your pace seems great. Just wondering if you have had a chance to find any images? Daniel, I'm wondering what's happening. I think it would be good for us to talk on Monday. **

=__Image Notes:__= - look for primary sources, not copies or secondary sources that could be less accurate - don't forget to site and record your sources - wikipedia is a good place to get started (renaissance art) - everyday life and actions, characters in movement, real facial emotions, used Greek and Roman themes, and religious themes - the way it is painted (oil, frescos: wall art), representative and significant of that time and styles (often nude) - Louvre museum website also good starting point - British museum website (.org) - New York museum website - the web gallery of art - library.thinkquest (website) - architecture (leaning tower of piza), tapestries, significant events (the black plague) - perspective, light, shadow, and shading are big on renaissance art - learning about renaissance before trying to find the images would help - Vatican museum in Rome - finding out why a piece of art is significant is important = = = IMAGE 1 =

OBSERVE: - We see a palace off in the distance. We see 3 birds in the skies and many horses. We see many peasants walking behind what appear to be the horses caretakers. We see the Prince or King riding in the middle and behind his guards. We see many trees close and far away and in the top left corner there appears to be a desert of a sort. - We think all the people of this town are basically marching or processing around there town. - They are in a long line that is thicker in some places and thinner in other places. There is a desert in the top left corner. There is ice looking mountains right in the middle. In the top right corner there is a palace on a large green hill. In the very top right corner there appears to be a drop off from the palace into a large tree filled valley. - The first thing we see when we look at the painting are the "ice mountains" right in the middle. - We didn't expect to see someone hunting the deer on the right. - Unity, community, team, respect. - What is the procession of the magi? Why are the peasants and the Prince/ King marching together?

SPECULATE and INQUIRE: - Bennozo Gozzoli - 1459 - 1460 - It was made to illustrate the eminence of Medici Florence. - The Renaissance was spreading throughout Europe. Florence was the banking hub of Europe and the main industry of woolen cloth. - He made it on three walls to show the Three Kings (Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar). - He painted the image on the east, south, and west wall of a Church. - He painted this image to go in the palace of the powerful Medici family. - Kings are rich, peasants are poor. People from the Renaissance only rode horses, and palaces were always placed on high ground. Kings always rode horses and had guards, and peasants don't usually ride horses and were not guarded.

QUESTION: - Who are the Three Kings in history that this painting is portraying? - What are the "ice mountains" in this painting for? - Why did he create this painting specifically? - When was Bennozo Gozzoli born and when did he die? - Where is the place in this image, or does it not exist? - How did he paint such a large fresco on the three walls of this Church?

SUMMARIZE: - This image was painted using depth and perception, everyday actions (walking, riding horses), The people have strong facial emotions. - It is about the Three Kings who didn't live in the Renaissance time period and they had not much to do with the Renaissance. - It has precision and depth to it, and once you know why it was painted, it is clear to see it in the fresco.

= = = IMAGE 2 = OBSERVE: - We see Adam, the first man on Earth on the left and God on the right reaching down from above while other angels ( we think) are keeping him from falling - God is being held onto by his angel while he reaches out to give Adam life - Adam is in the bottom left down on Earth and lying down with his hand reaching upward. God is in the "sky" reaching down to give Adam life. He is in the top right corner - Our eyes first go to the muscular detail of Adam and how real he looks - We didn't expect to see the angels holding on to him to keep him from "falling" - Strong emotion, friendship maybe, belief, religion - Thoughtful of my own beliefs, and the enormous challenges Michelangelo faced in painting this - Is there such a thing as evolution? How did Adam get there? How is he reaching up to God if he doesn't have life?

SPECULATE AND INQUIRE: - Michelangelo Buonnaroti was born in 1475 and died in 1564. His family had been small scale bankers in Florence, but his father failed to hold the bank's financial status and held occasional government positions. Among Michelangelo's works are his David, Moses, and Pieta statues, the Sistine Chapel Ceiling in Rome, and the dome design for St. Peter's Basilica the largest church in the world. - 1508 to 1512 - We think this image was made to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome as a scene from the Bible - Michelangelo's purpose in making this image was to pain the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome - Michelangelo created a center focal point, God's hand reaching out to Adam's - The people of the Sistine Chapel in Rome

QUESTION: - How is Adam reaching up to God if God is giving him life? - Is God drawing Adam toward him? - How did Adam get to Earth?

SUMMARIZE: - It is a quintessential image of the Renaissance because it was painted during the Renaissance and by one of the most famous sculptors/ painters, Michelangelo. One reason it could not be a quintessential image is that it doesn't show perspective, it is about religion, and their is not very strong emotion on the faces of the people in the scene. - It shows quality and depth

= IMAGE 3 = OVBSERVE: - We see Queen Elizabeth. We see a crown to the left and a thrown to the right. We see two paintings in the background. - Queen Elizabeth is sitting down and holding a globe in her right hand. - We think they are in a dark room, and Queen Elizabeth is sitting down on a chair. - Our eyes first go the thing around her neck and all the little bows all over her dress. - We didn't expect to see her holding a globe in her right hand. - Power, enormity, ruthlessness - fear, admire, trust - Where is she? What is on her head?

SPECULATE AND INQUIRE: - George Gower born 1540 and died 1596. He was the grandson of Sir John Gower of Stettenham, Yorkshire. He was appointed the position of Serjeant Painter to Queen Elizabeth in 1581. Among his works were a fountain (now destroyed) and the astronomical clock, both at Hampton Court Palace. - This portrait was painted in 1588 - We think this image was made to create a powerful, wealthy image of Queen Elizabeth the first. - All the rich details help get thew wealthy part of the image across to the audience. - All of England and maybe even the whole world is who we think the audience of this portrait is.

QUESTION: - Where is this portrait? What is on her head? Was she a large woman? Why is she holding a globe in her right hand?

SUMMARIZE: - It is a quintessential image because it is an ideal renaissance woman in the portrait and it was painted during the renaissance times. It might not be a quintessential image because it doesn't have much perspective or shadowing. - It is clear and accurate because it radiates power and wealth by just looking at it.

Week 2 January 10-15
Daniel: Monday- I have done the first two questions and I plan on finishing them and starting the story tomorrow. I am going to start the next chapter Florence: The Cradle of the Renaissance before Thursday. Tuesday- I did nothing. Wednesday- I did nothing. Thursday- Today I have finished the third and fourth question and will start on my story soon. Friday- I did nothing.

Week 2 January 10-15
Brandon: Monday- I have finished answering the questions for the chapter The Renaissance Begins and I am starting on the story. I am planning on starting the questions for the next chapter Florence: The Cradle of the Renaissance tomorrow. Over and out! Tuesday- I almost finished my story, and I will start on my 2nd chapter questions tomorrow. Wednesday- Daniel and I fixed our wiki student page for typing in every day. Thursday- I finished my chapter 1 story and will begin on my second chapter tomorrow. Friday- Today we talked to Mrs. Mast and I took notes on mine and Daniel's page.

Week 3 January 18-23
Daniel: Monday- NO SCHOOL Tuesday- I worked on my Chapter 1 questions. Wednesday- I finished my Chapter 1 questions. Thursday- I finished my Chapter 1 story. Friday- I finished my Chapter 1 timeline and started on my Chapter 2 questions.

Week 3 January 18-23
Brandon: Monday- NO SCHOOL Tuesday- I finished up Chapter 1 timeline and turned in my spiral to be graded for tomorrow. Wednesday- I found out my grade today and I am definitely planning on redoing the whole first chapter to get a better grade. Thursday- I finished the questions on Chapter 1 redo and I have 4 of the 6 questions for Chapter 2 done. I also got my whole timeline done on Chapter 1 redo, and I have done half my Chapter 2 timeline. I was planning on finishing my Chapter 1 redo over the weekend and turning it in with Chapter 2 on Monday. Friday- I finished my story on Chapter 1 redo, and I finished my questions, timeline, and half my story for Chapter 2. I am going to finish the other half of my Chapter 2 story over the weekend.

Week 4 January 26-31
Daniel: Monday- I cranking out on my Chapter 2 questions and will finish them and hopefully my story for homework. Tuesday- I worked a little bit on the image, and finished my Chapter 2 timeline. Wednesday- I made a comment on the discussion tab about what I like and dislike about our Quarter 3 arrangement. Thursday- I started reading Chapter 3 in the textbook so I can get working on the next chapter. Friday-

Week 4 January 26-31
Brandon: Monday- I finished my Chapter 2 story over the weekend and I started working on answering the question for our image. Tuesday- Today I finished what Daniel didn't on answering the questions for our image. Wednesday- I sent you an email about what I dislike so far in our Quarter 3 arrangement. Thursday- I started reading Chapter 3 in the textbook. Friday- I finished reading Chapter 3 in the textbook and will start working on the questions on Monday.

Week 5 February 3-7
Daniel: Monday- I finished reading the Chapter. Tuesday- COLD DAY Wednesday- COLD DAY Thursday- I started my questions. Friday- I finished my first question.

Week 5 February 3-7
Brandon: Monday- I started my questions and will work more on them Thursday and Friday. Tuesday- COLD DAY Wednesday- COLD DAY Thursday- I worked more on my questions and if I don't finish them tomorrow, I will finish them over the weekend. Friday- I almost finished my questions, but not quite, so I will finish them over the weekend and start on my Who Am I, Queen Elizabeth the First.

Week 6 February 7-11
Daniel: Monday- Brandon and I presented our image to Mrs.Mast today. Tuesday- Wednesday- Thursday- Friday-

Week 6 February 7-11
Brandon: Monday- Daniel and I presented our image to Mrs.Mast today. Tuesday- I got four images done, started our image, and got 3 out of my 6 Who Am I done. Wednesday-I finished my questions, the image, and the last 3 Who Am I. Thursday- I finished Chapter 4. Friday- I started reading the Reformation Begins.

**Week 7 February 14-18**
Daniel: Monday- Tuesday- Wednesday- Thursday- Friday-

**Week 7 February 14-18**
Brandon: Monday- I was gone getting my braces on from 9 to 11. Tuesday- Wednesday- Thursday- Friday- __

= IMAGE 1 =

OBSERVE:
- I see the Aztec ruler, Moctezuma reaching out to meet Spanish Explorer Hernando Cortes. Behind Cortes are his men (conquistadors) and behind Moctezuma are his men and "villagers." I see more Aztecs on the wall up on the top and peopl on boats in the back right corner on a river, or a part of the ocean. - Cortes and Montezuma are meeting for the first time and both the Aztec people and the Spanish conquistadors have never seen anyone of each other's likeness before. - Cortes and his men have just come out of their ship and are on shore and Montezuma and his men have come out of their city walls to greet the Spanish foreigners. In the back right corner is a river or part of the ocean and a mountain/ pyramid like structures. At the back left of the images is part of the fortress wall of the Aztecs. - My eyes go straight to Montezuma;s "crown" and the feathers behind him that one of his men are holding up. - What I see that I didn't expect are the small canoes/boats in the river or ocean in the back right corner. I'm wondering whether they are Spanish men or Aztecs. - Power, Loyalty, Exploration, Mightiness - What will happen to these powerful forces that are clashing. - Why is Montezuma welcoming these Spanish foreigners into his kingdom when he has just met them?

SPECULATE AND INQUIRE: - Cortes and the conquistadors are first entering and exploring Mexico. Other Europeans were exploring other parts of Asia, Africa, Central and North America, and parts of South America. - To show the meeting of the powerful Spanish conquistadors and all mighty Aztecs. - Over exaggerates the what the Aztecs and Spaniards are wearing, Cortes and Montezuma "shaking hands", and the amount of Montezuma's "servants/men." - People learning about early European Renaissance exploring especially by the powerful Spaniards. - All the Aztecs are wearing fancy head pieces and little amounts of clothing and the Spaniards are in full armor right as they come off of their ship.

QUESTION: - Who are the people in the boats in the back right corner? - What is the mountain/pyramid like thing in the back right corner? - How did the Aztecs come out of their city so fast to meet the Spaniards right as they got out of their ships? - Where in Mexico is this taking place? - Why is Montezuma coming to meet Cortes when he has never seen these kind of people before?

SUMMARIZE: - This is a quintessential image of the Renaissance exploring because Spain was one of the most powerful and wealthy countries in Europe at the time, it shows the meeting of the Aztec leader, Montezuma, and the major Spanish explorer, Hernando Cortes arriving to explore Mexico and claim land for Spain. - It is pretty accurate on what this seen might have really looked like when it happened and it has great detail and depth along with perspective to tell who and what is close up and far away.

= = = IMAGE 3 = OBSERVE: - I see many important looking people wearing white wigs in someone's house and they are conversing with other people individually. - These people are having a salon, or an informal meeting at someone's house top discuss certain matters or topics. - They are arranged in a semi-circle facing each other with someone at a table near the middle of the circle. There are three entryways, a large window to the left, and many paintings hanging on the walls. - My eyes first go to the bust in the back, then to the person at the green table in the bright red jacket that is in a awkward position. - I din't expect to see so many women around the room sitting among the men. - Informality, Power, Boredness - Bored, Tired

SPECULATE AND INQUIRE: - A Reading in the Salon of Mme Geoffrin - It was created in 1775 - This image was made to show a salon, which was a common thing done in the enlightenment time period. - The enlightenment an a change in the way people think and acted. - To show what a common salon would look like during the enlightenment period. - They make it look informal and "boring-ish" but a lot like important government officials. - Everybody is wearing white wigs, white tights, pointy black shoes, and the women are all wearing a head/hair piece and a long dress.

QUESTION: - Who are all these people? What is the man at the green table doing? Whose house is this? What is the Mme Geoffrin? Who is the bust in the back of the room portraying?

SUMMARIZE: - This is a quintessential image because salons were very common during the enlightenment time period and were used as informal meetings/ gatherings for discussing/conversing to increase one's knowledge of what is going on in the country/countries. - This image is very deep and detailed and is very precise on what a real salon during the enlightenment time period would have looked like.

Week 7 February 14-18
Brandon: Monday- I started the new Chapter for Quarter 4 in the Library. Tuesday- CSAP Wednesday- CSAP Thursday- I finished my questions, timeline, and my first image for homework last night. I finished my terms story today in the library. Friday-