Art History
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Gargoyles and Medieval Culture
"Professor Begieral of Le Moyne College presents an academic exploration of the role of gargoyles in Medieval culture. You can tour the exhibits at your own speed: streaker (mostly photos), stroller (some commentary), or student (the entire text). Professor Begieral’s work focuses on debunking the idea that the Middle Ages were a culturally dark period. He shows examples of gargoyles and Gothic architecture to prove his point."
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Gargoyles and Grotesques
"The word gargoyle shares a root with the word gargle, coming from the old French word for throat, gargouille. A true gargoyle has a waterspout. Other unusual carved creatures are properly called grotesques. Is anyone still carving such creatures? Meet Walter S. Arnold. Arnold started sculpting in stone at the age of twelve. At twenty he apprenticed in the marble studios of Pietrasanta, Italy. Today he has his own studio in Chicago and on the Web, where he shares his art with us."
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Explore the Renaissance Time Line
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Exploring the Sistine Chapel
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Exploring Leonardo
"This comprehensive site for fourth- through eighth-graders, created by the Boston Museum of Science, brings Leonardo’s work alive through activities. It is divided into four sections: Inventor’s Workshop (Leonardo’s machines), Leonardo’s Perspective (Renaissance drawing techniques), What, Where, When? (a brief bio) and Right to Left (his curious habit of writing in reverse). The online activities include three Shockwave lessons in perspective and the opportunity to decipher one of da Vinci’s inventions. Is it a drill, a crane, a wrecking ball? Teachers and home schoolers should read the Introductory Letter for a complete lesson plan."
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da Vinci’s Inventions
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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