Tuesday, October 20, 2009

I'm Back! Tuesday, Oct. 20th

I am back after missing the last two classes -- I will attempt to do a re-cap!

Started copying and discussing Ch.16 Section I notes (powerpoint presentation. I am now trying to put all notes on powerpoint, so I will not be able to give out notes if you miss a class. It will be your responsibility to get the notes from someone in the class (you can copy or photocopy them).

The Profile of an Artist was due today -- For all those who must resubmit with proper intext citations and a works cited, please do so tomorrow or a late penalty will apply. Please use the following link to properly format your assignment (citations/works cited) http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/ When you get to this site you can click on "Humanities" and then " Documenting Sources'. Please use the left-hand side margin to navigate the page and find useful information. If you wish to cite your paper using footnotes (proper history format) by clicking on "History" and "Documenting Sources".

Please navigate the above site -- if you look around it should answer any question you have regarding documentation. I am looking for the following in your paper:
1. A citation after every thought/idea Example: (Flick 9) Tells me the author's name and the page number where I can find the info.
2. Works Cited (see Diana Hacker website above)

Homework: Exploration and Empire worksheet, Ch.16 Section I Review questions -- Pg.399 #'s 1,2,4 &6 Do number 5 as a journal entry and put in history folder (worth marks).

I WILL be doing a SURPRISE homework check tomorrow (surprise!) so please have all your work completed.

Flick Fun Fact of the Day: Some people in History 521A need to start pulling their socks up..........

History 521

Profile of an Artist

Due Date:
Length: 400-500 words (about two pages typed)
Font: 12 font
Spacing: double-spaced
Title Page: required
Documentation: MLA or footnotes (you must document EVERY thought or idea!!)

Choose an artist from the Renaissance (approximately 1350-1550), and prepare a well-written, well-researched essay detailing the events and accomplishments of his/her life.

Make sure to include such basic biographical information as:

• Date of birth
• Significant childhood events (if available)
• Birth place
• Education
• Relationship with parents
• Vocation
• Significant career achievements
• Year and circumstances of death
• Interesting or little known facts

Also include a more sophisticated analysis of the artist’s place in history. What is his/her lasting contribution to the word of art? Why are they remembered centuries after their death? How did their work reflect the values and ideas of the Renaissance?

You are free to choose any artist from the period in question, as long as they were considered to be part of the European Renaissance. Some suggestions are:

Michelangelo Leonardo da Vinci
Donatello Massacio
Raphael Botticelli
Brunelleschi Jan Van Eyck
Verrocchio Titian
Ghiberti Fra Filippo Lippi

* The term artist (in this context) refers to painters, sculptors, and architects.

Important: You must use a minimum of 2 sources (internet, textbook, articles, books, etc.) and include ALL sources with your final copy. **Please print a copy of all articles used and hand them in with your paper.

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