Table of Contents How to use a unit study from Intellego Unit Studies 6 Important Notes to parents 9 Quick Troubleshooting Guide 10 Objectives 12 Materials Needed for this Unit Study 13 Chapter One 16 Activity 1.1 Introduction to baroque 19 Activity 1.2 View the baroque period 21 Activity 1.3 Define baroque 22 Activity 1.4 Explore baroque within an historical context 24 Activity 1.5 Compare life in the baroque period 25 Extension Activity Investigate baroque fashion 27 Extension Activity Cook a baroque meal 28 Activity 1.6 Prepare to study baroque art 29 Extension Activity Explore visual elements and principles 30 Extension Activity Explore more principles of art 31 Activity 1.7 Prepare to study baroque architecture 32 Activity 1.8 Prepare to study baroque music 33 Activity 1.9 Complete your KWL Chart 34 Activity 1.10 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter One 35 Chapter Two 37 Activity 2.1 Introduction to Annibale Carracci 40 Activity 2.2 View the beginning of baroque art 42 Activity 2.3 Learn about Annibale Carracci 44 Activity 2.4 Explore the work of Carracci 46 Activity 2.5 Compare the work of Carracci 47 Activity 2.6 Interact with Domine quo Vadis? 49 Extension Activity A Snapshot in Time: Jamestown 50 Activity 2.7 Add to your baroque timeline 51 Extension Activity Visit a museum 52 Activity 2.8 Complete your KWL Chart 53 Activity 2.9 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Two 54 Chapter Three 56 Activity 3.1 Introduction to Caravaggio 59 Activity 3.2 View the work of Caravaggio 61 Activity 3.3 Learn about Caravaggio 62 Activity 3.4 Explore the work of Caravaggio 63 Activity 3.5 Compare the work of Caravaggio 64 Activity 3.6 Interact with a Caravaggio work 65 2
Extension Activity A Snapshot in Time: Galileo 66 Activity 3.7 Add to your baroque timeline 67 Extension Activity Write a story about Caravaggio s life 68 Activity 3.8 Complete your KWL Chart 69 Activity 3.9 Reflect on and Explore the topics in Chapter Three 70 Chapter Four 72 Activity 4.1 Introduction to Rubens 75 Activity 4.2 View the work of Rubens 77 Activity 4.3 Learn about Rubens 78 Activity 4.4 Explore the work of Rubens 79 Activity 4.5 Compare the work of Rubens 80 Activity 4.6 Interact with a Rubens work 81 Extension Activity A Snapshot in Time: Thirty Years War 82 Activity 4.7 Add to your baroque timeline 83 Extension Activity Reenact a scene from Rubens life 84 Activity 4.8 Complete your KWL Chart 85 Activity 4.9 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Four 86 Chapter Five 88 Activity 5.1 Introduction to Velázquez 91 Activity 5.2 View the work of Velázquez 93 Activity 5.3 Learn about Velázquez 94 Activity 5.4 Explore the work of Velázquez 95 Activity 5.5 Compare the work of Velázquez 96 Activity 5.6 Interact with a Velázquez work 97 Extension Activity A Snapshot in Time: The Mayflower 98 Activity 5.7 Add to your baroque timeline 99 Extension Activity Write a letter in the baroque period 100 Activity 5.8 Complete your KWL Chart 101 Activity 5.9 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Four 102 Chapter Six 104 Activity 6.1 Introduction to Rembrandt 107 Activity 6.2 View the work of Rembrandt 109 Activity 6.3 Learn about Rembrandt 110 Activity 6.4 Explore the work of Rembrandt 111 Activity 6.5 Compare the work of Rembrandt 112 Activity 6.6 Interact with a Rembrandt work 113 Extension Activity A Snapshot in Time: Select an event 114 Activity 6.7 Add to your baroque timeline 115 Extension Activity Make a word collage 116 Activity 6.8 Complete your KWL Chart 117 Activity 6.9 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Six 118 3
Chapter Seven 120 Activity 7.1 Introduction to Bernini 123 Activity 7.2 View the work of Bernini 125 Activity 7.3 Learn about Bernini 127 Activity 7.4 Explore the work of Bernini 128 Activity 7.5 Compare the work of Bernini 129 Activity 7.6 Interact with a Bernini work 130 Extension Activity A Snapshot in Time: Sir Isaac Newton 131 Activity 7.7 Add to your baroque timeline 132 Extension Activity Explore local architecture 133 Activity 7.8 Complete your KWL Chart 134 Activity 7.9 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Seven 135 Chapter Eight 137 Activity 8.1 Introduction to Wren 140 Activity 8.2 View the work of Wren 142 Activity 8.3 Learn about Wren 143 Activity 8.4 Explore the work of Wren 144 Activity 8.5 Interact with St. Paul s Cathedral 145 Extension Activity A Snapshot in Time: Château Versailles 146 Extension Activity Compare the Taj Mahal 147 Activity 8.6 Add to your baroque timeline 148 Activity 8.7 Complete your KWL Chart 149 Activity 8.8 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Six 150 Chapter Nine 152 Activity 9.1 Introduction to Vivaldi 155 Activity 9.2 Listen to the music of Vivaldi 157 Activity 9.3 Learn about Vivaldi 158 Activity 9.4 Explore the work of Vivaldi 159 Activity 9.5 Compare the work of Vivaldi 160 Activity 9.6 Interact with Vivaldi s music 162 Extension Activity Explore baroque music in the New World 163 Activity 9.7 Add to your baroque timeline 164 Extension Activity Explore the seasons in other art forms 165 Activity 9.8 Complete your KWL Chart 166 Activity 9.9 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Seven 167 Chapter Ten 169 Activity 10.1 Introduction to Bach 172 Activity 10.2 Listen to the music of Bach 174 Activity 10.3 Learn about Bach 175 Activity 10.4 Explore the work of Bach 176 Extension Activity Make a Bach collage 177 4
Activity 10.5 Compare the work of Bach 178 Activity 10.6 Interact with Bach s music 179 Extension Activity Visit with Bach s contemporaries 180 Activity 10.7 Add to your baroque timeline 181 Activity 10.8 Complete your KWL Chart 182 Activity 10.9 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Eight 183 Chapter Eleven 185 Activity 11.1 Introduction to Handel 188 Activity 11.2 Listen to the music of Handel 190 Activity 11.3 Learn about Handel 191 Extension Activity Compare opera to contemporary vocal music 192 Activity 11.4 Explore the work of Handel 193 Activity 11.5 Compare the work of Handel 194 Activity 11.6 Interact with Handel s music 195 Extension Activity Snapshot in Time: The War of Spanish 196 Succession Activity 11.7 Add to your baroque timeline 197 Activity 11.8 Complete your KWL Chart 198 Activity 11.9 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter Nine 199 Final Activity Put your portfolio together! 201 Appendix Chapter Answers 202 5
How to use a unit study from Intellego Unit Studies 1. The PDF file containing this unit study is graphic intensive and full color. In addition, the PDF contains all of the links needed for the Internet activities. Therefore, it is not necessary to print the entire PDF. Instead, view the PDF on your computer, printing the specific pages your children will need to complete the written activities. You may also wish to print the Table of Contents and use it as a checklist to monitor your child s progress. 2. This unit study contains internal links for ease of navigation within the PDF. Each time you open the PDF, you can scroll to the Table of Contents and click on the appropriate link to take you to your next activity. 3. Of course, you can always jump in and get started immediately, but we recommend reviewing the Materials Inventory lists and gathering your supplies before you begin with the first activity in Chapter One. Although additional books and library materials are not required to complete a unit study from Intellego Unit Studies, we recommend a quick stop at the local library before beginning your unit study. Intellego Unit Studies does not recommend specific book titles (due to availability variables in local libraries across the country), but many parents find that printing the Table of Contents and taking that to the library helps them gather any additional resources on the topics that their children might desire. 4. We recommend that children create a portfolio notebook for this unit study. This provides a handy place to keep the child s expressive work. Photos of children s art work and hands-on activities should also be included in the portfolio, along with their Vocabulary Journal that they will begin building in Chapter One. The portfolio notebook can be as simple as a plain file folder with your child s illustrations on the cover or as elaborate as an entire scrapbook, complete with all of the bells and whistles. Either way (or everything in between) is fine.it all depends on the child! 5. Each unit study is organized by chapter. Each chapter begins with a materials list, a vocabulary introduction, and an activities list. Each chapter unfolds with a wide variety of engaging multi-sensory activities. Most activities contain an introduction followed by a web link. Have your children read the information (or read it to them) and then 6
double click on the link (make sure your Internet browser is open). After you have finished with the web link, return to this Intellego Unit Studies PDF file to continue on. Each chapter also includes Extension Activities, set apart in yellow text boxes for easy identification. The extension activities are not required, but they are essential to the unit study concept because they create the bridge between different curriculum areas or skills. For example, the extension activity may offer a related science experiment or art project that connects to the theme of the unit study. Each chapter concludes with a reflection and exploration activity. This activity presents your children with the opportunity to evaluate and synthesize what they have learned in each chapter before moving on to the next. There is no set time limit for this activity. Follow their lead and allow them to spend additional time exploring related topics of interest. 6. Our unit studies are meant to serve the K-12 population of students, although subject matter does dictate age appropriateness. If you are using this unit study with children of varying ages, rest assured that this unit study is easily adaptable. Possible adaptations: Any required reading within the unit study or through a web link may be completed by the student or with the parent s help. Discussion questions can be discussed orally or adapted into writing exercises. Writing assignments can be dictated to the parent and then used for copy work by the student to encourage writing fluency. Vocabulary lists may be used to build decoding, sight word recognition, or spelling skills. Topics may be further explored or researched according to interest and ability. All activities can be adapted into expository writing exercises. You are the best judge of your children s abilities, skills, and educational needs. Therefore, there is no right way or wrong way to adapt the activities within this unit study. This allows you to make adaptations while still providing the structure, research, preparation and web links to make it easy on you, the parent! 7. Each unit study incorporates as many areas of curriculum as possible and as relevant. However, many parents who use Intellego Unit Studies incorporate separate mathematics and language arts programs in their children s study. 7
Our unit studies provide concrete examples and applications of the skills your children are learning in their separate math and language arts studies. For example, if your children are currently learning about parts of speech, encourage them to apply that knowledge to reading and writing activities within the unit study. You may wish to print a page from one of the web links they found particularly engaging. Ask them to identify parts of speech after they have read for content. In addition, any writing activities that they complete can also be used to show them how they are using the various parts of speech in their own writing. This type of application can be incorporated with any language arts curriculum or concept, from nouns and verbs to multi-page expository writing. All of our unit studies provide opportunities for children to practice and apply reading skills. For reluctant readers, you may want to encourage their reading by reading along with them as you progress through the various activities and web links. Add challenging words to their vocabulary journal. Check their comprehension by allowing them to read the directions for activities, experiments, and crafts. Regardless of your child s reading level, this unit study provides the opportunity to explore the written word and practice decoding and encoding skills. In the area of mathematics, encourage your children to identify patterns, look for classifications, or apply their math skills to the activities within an the unit study. For example, any experiments or activities that require measuring can easily be used to demonstrate new mathematical concepts or reinforce acquired knowledge with practical applications. Ratios, fractions, decimals, and other concepts can be brought into any activity that requires children to sort information, compile lists, compare and contrast, measure, create, or build. There is no right or wrong way to incorporate your language arts and math curriculums into this unit study. The key is to look for areas where there is a natural connection between what your child is working on in language arts and math and what your child is doing within a unit study. Experiment, try some new things, and enjoy the integrative process! 8. An answer key is located in the Appendix, which can be found at the end of the file or by clicking on the Chapter Answers link in the bookmarks. 8
*Important Notes to parents: Intellego Unit Studies tests and verifies all Internet links in our unit studies continually and we make changes accordingly. To provide you with corrected links, Intellego Unit Studies uses a link redirection database. When you click on an external link in the unit study, your internet browser will access the Intellego Unit Studies link database for the actual current link. If you discover an expired link, please report it here. This unit study contains links to Internet sites. Although we make every effort to link only to child-safe websites, Internet content can change rapidly. Please supervise your children at all times when they are online. If you encounter material unsuitable for children, please notify us here. Many of the activities in this unit study require parent supervision and assistance. Please supervise your children when they are using tools or sharp instruments. Experiments and hands-on activities should be completed ONLY under the supervision of a responsible adult. Many of the activities in this unit study utilize videos available on www.youtube.com. Intellego Unit Studies cannot control the content available on Youtube. We strongly recommend that parents open the Youtube videos for their children and then enlarge the video window to full screen. That way, your children will not be distracted by competing images while watching their video, and they will not be exposed to possible inappropriate material loaded by other users of Youtube. 9
Quick Troubleshooting Guide: Problem: Videos/interactive web sites play slowly or with interruptions Solution: This is due to your connection speed and/or the speed of your computer. Verify your Internet connections and verify that your system meets the minimum requirements for an Intellego Unit Study by clicking here. Problem: Nothing happens when you click on a link to go to a web site Solution: This problem is associated with the settings for PDFs on your computer. To resolve this issue, you will need to know what version of Adobe Reader/Acrobat is on your computer. Follow the steps below: How to find the version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader 1. Open Adobe on your computer 2. Click on the Help tab 3. Click on About Adobe Reader/Acrobat The window that appears will detail which Adobe product and version is on your computer. Click on the window to close it. If you are using Adobe Reader/Acrobat 9: PDF documents may open with a message bar across the top indicating that you are viewing the document in PDF/A mode. This is an ISO standard for PDFs. Links will not work in PDF/A mode. To access the links, perform the following steps: 1. Load the CD and open the unit study. 2. For Windows: a. Click on Edit on the top toolbar b. Click on Preferences from the drop down menu For Mac OS: Click on Acrobat > Preferences 10
3. Click on the Documents option under Categories 4. Choose Never under View Documents in PDF/A mode 5. Click on the OK button to exit this window If you are using Adobe Reader/ Acrobat 8 or an older version: 1. Load the CD and open the unit study 2. Click on Edit on the top menu bar 3. Click on Preferences from the drop down menu 4. Click on Trust Manager 5. Select allow all for Internet access from PDF Problem: The first time you open a link in one of the unit studies, you receive a Security Warning Solution: 1. Check the box for Remember my action for this site 2. Click on the Allow button 11
Objectives Welcome to The Baroque Era: Art, Architecture and Music! In this unit study, your children will explore the Western European baroque period with an emphasis on artists, architects, and composers. Along with looking at the varied influences on the arts and daily life, your children will study the works of Carracci, Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Bernini, Wren, Vivaldi, Bach and Handel. After completing this unit study, your children should be able to: 1. Identify and define the baroque era. 2. Interpret the characteristics of baroque art, architecture and music. 3. Summarize the historical influences upon the baroque era. 4. Identify and describe scientific contributions during the baroque era. 5. Measure the role of the Church* in the formation of the baroque era. 6. Compare and contrast the work of baroque artists, architects, and composers. 7. Evaluate several influential baroque artists, architects and composers as well as their work. *Although this is a secular unit study, many of the images your children will see in their study of baroque art are based on themes of Christianity. As your children will learn, the Church was a powerful force in the baroque period and it heavily influenced the arts. Therefore, the art and influence of the Church are included here as an historical lesson and not as religious doctrine. 12
Materials Needed for this Unit Study Materials for every chapter: Vocabulary journal Atlas or globe Writing and drawing materials Paper Chapter One Activity 1.3 Drawing and painting materials Activity 1.4 Drawing and painting materials Extension Activity Sketching materials Extension Activity Ingredients for the baroque meal Chapter Two Activity 2.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 2.6 Painting materials Extension Activity Painting materials Chapter Three Activity 3.2 Drawing materials Activity 3.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 3.6 Painting materials 13
Chapter Four Activity 4.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 4.6 Painting materials or diorama materials of your choosing Extension Activity Drawing materials Chapter Five Activity 5.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 5.6 Painting materials Chapter Six Activity 6.2 Painting materials Activity 6.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 6.6 Painting materials Extension Activity Your choice of collage materials Chapter Seven Activity 7.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 7.6 Painting materials Clay 14
Chapter Eight Activity 8.2 Drawing, sketching or painting materials Activity 8.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 8.5 Your choice of model building materials Chapter Nine Activity 9.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 9.6 Drawing, sketching or painting materials Chapter Ten Activity 10.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 10.6 Drawing, sketching or painting materials Chapter Eleven Activity 11.3 Drawing materials Map or atlas of Europe Activity 11.4 Drawing, sketching or painting materials 15
Chapter One Introduction to the Baroque Era Materials for Chapter One Vocabulary journal Writing and drawing materials Paper Activity 1.3 Drawing and painting materials Activity 1.4 Drawing and painting materials Extension Activity Sketching materials Extension Activity Ingredients for the baroque meal 16
Chapter One Vocabulary Help your children build vocabulary while having fun! The vocabulary of children is diverse and dynamic. Therefore, we have not included a vocabulary list as each child s vocabulary is at a different stage of development. Instead, Intellego Unit Studies encourages children to build their own vocabulary lists. We recommend starting a Vocabulary Journal in Chapter One that your children can add to in each lesson. Below are some ideas for helping your children build vocabulary while having fun! 1. Have your children identify all unfamiliar words as they encounter them in this chapter. 2. Use the link below, if you choose, for the online children s dictionary. Or help your children develop dictionary skills by using a dictionary in your home. http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/english/entry/ 3. Copy the unfamiliar words into their Vocabulary Journal (a notebook will do just fine!) and then illustrate the word. 4. Use the new word in a sentence. Encourage them to come up with rhymes, either real words or nonsense words, and include those as well. 5. Write the new words in the air with their fingers, making huge sweeping motions as they write. 6. Write the words on the floor with their toes! 7. Clap out the syllables in each new word. 8. Examine the new word. Identify if it plays by the rules phonetically, so that it can be sounded out for spelling, or if it is a rule breaker that must be memorized. 9. The objective here is to help them use as many senses as possible so that retention of the new words is increased. 17
Activity List for Chapter One Activity 1.1 Introduction to baroque Activity 1.2 View the baroque period Activity 1.3 Define baroque Activity 1.4 Explore baroque within an historical context Activity 1.5 Compare life in the baroque period Extension Activity Investigate baroque fashion Extension Activity Cook a baroque meal Activity 1.6 Prepare to study baroque art Extension Activity Explore visual elements and principles Extension Activity Explore more principles of art Activity 1.7 Prepare to study baroque architecture Activity 1.8 Prepare to study baroque music Activity 1.9 Complete your KWL Chart Activity 1.10 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter One Baroque architecture in Budapest, Hungary 18
Activity 1.1 Introduction to baroque Welcome to the baroque era! We begin our study of the baroque era with a brief activity to find out what your children already know as well as what they want to know. To begin, ask your children to describe the baroque era. When was it? Where was it? Why did it happen? How would you describe it? Have your children complete the first two sections of the following KWL worksheet before they complete the activities in Activity 1.2. They will complete the final section of the KWL chart in Activity 1.9. Diego Velázquez, 1599-1660 19
What I already know about the baroque era What I want to know about the baroque era What I learned about the baroque era 20
Activity 1.2 View the baroque period Welcome to the baroque period of Western Europe! The baroque period began around 1600 and lasted for approximately 150 years. Before we jump into a language-based definition of what baroque means, let s begin our exploration of the baroque period with a visual representation of this era. The following 90 second slide show contains baroque style music, art and architecture, and provides some nice visuals for the beginning student of baroque. We recommend viewing the slide show twice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yimfpmzpsze&feature=related Use the following questions as discussion points or writing prompts: 1. What did you see in the slide show? 2. How would you describe the art you viewed in the slide show? 3. In your opinion, what adjectives do you think best describe the baroque period as represented in the above slide show? Record these answers so that you can compare them to the adjectives you will use after you have learned about the baroque period in detail. Baroque sculptures at Versailles, France 21
Activity 1.3 Define baroque Now that your children have viewed the brief slide show on elements of baroque art, architecture and music, let s begin our study of the baroque era with a definition. The baroque era, in general, refers to a specific period of Western European cultural and artistic styles. The baroque style did eventually travel to many corners of the globe, such as baroque art in Latin and South America and baroque architecture in Ethiopia and the Americas. Yet the term baroque generally defines the Western European art styles of the 1600s and early 1700s. Most art and culture historians agree that the baroque period extends from roughly 1600 to 1750. Follow the link below to read the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of baroque: http://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/baroque Based on the definition at the above web site, how has your understanding of the baroque period changed from Activity 1.2? Ornamental architecture from the baroque period Next, read more details about the baroque period from The History Channel, beginning with the Definition section. http://www.history.com/encyclopedia.do?articleid=202283 On the following page, write the definition of baroque and also draw an image that provides a visual representation of baroque that is meaningful to you. For example, you may want to draw the irregularly shaped pearl or some fantastic ornamentation or irregular shapes. 22
Definition of baroque: Image of baroque: 23
Activity 1.4 Explore baroque within an historical context To understand any period of history, including an artistic and cultural movement such as baroque, students need to know what was happening in the world at that time. Cultural movements do not happen in isolation; rather, they are a reflection on world events, changes in society, and indeed, changes in the world. In this activity, we provide a general introduction to the changes taking place in the world during this time period, which will be covered in greater detail in upcoming chapters. We begin our quest by first reading a brief introduction at the following web site of four historical themes occurring during this time period. http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/eras/brqhist.html Next, follow the link below and read the following pages about the baroque period: Overview; Religion and Spirituality; Science and Technology; Art, Literature, and Music; and Key Personalities. We will focus on the Daily Life section in Activity 1.5. http://erasofelegance.com/history/bar oque.html Although this is a secular unit study, many of the images your children will see in their study of baroque art are based on themes of Christianity. As your children will learn, the Church was a powerful force in the baroque period and it heavily influenced the arts. Therefore, the art and influence of the Church are included here as an historical lesson and not as religious doctrine. Use the following questions as discussion points or writing prompts: 1. How was the world changing in the baroque period? 2. How was power generally concentrated, and what effect did that have on the desires of artists and people in society? 3. Why is the 17 th Century generally referred to as an age of opulence? What does opulence mean and what does it say about this time period? Next, view this history timeline to see what was happening in the world during the baroque period. After viewing the timeline, have your children create their own timeline of the events from 1600 to 1750. We will explore some of these historical events in more detail in the upcoming chapters. http://ehistory.osu.edu/world/timelinedisplay.cfm?era_id=11 * Note: We recommend that children create a master timeline that they can use and add to in every unit study from Intellego Unit Studies. 24
Activity 1.5 Compare life in the baroque period When you have completed the comparison chart on the following page, explore these discussion questions with your children: In what ways do you think the scientific, cultural and religious changes during the baroque period influenced daily life? What major distinctions are there between baroque and contemporary fashion, meals and entertainment? In Activity 1.4, your children explored an overview of the historical, religious and scientific events that took place during the baroque period. But what was daily life like in Europe during this time? There are many variables that define what life was like, including geographic location and wealth. However, the following web page introduces your children to daily life in England during this time period with a focus on fashion, cooking, and entertainment. http://erasofelegance.com/history /baroquelife.html Next, complete the comparison chart on the following page. In the upcoming activities, we recommend some baroque background music so your children have ample opportunity to become familiar with the work of Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel before Chapters Nine, Ten and Eleven. The following links contain free audio files: Vivaldi: http://www.all-art.org/music/vivaldi.html Bach: http://www.all-art.org/music/bach.html Handel: http://www.all-art.org/music/handel.html What contemporary influences guide your own dress, diet, and entertainment? How are those influences different from those that existed in the 1600s? 25
1. Daily Life Comparison Baroque Today Fashion Meals Entertainment 26
Extension Activity Investigate baroque fashion At first glance, the fashions of the baroque period can seem silly or even bizarre when compared with today s standards. However, the study of dress and fashion tells us a great deal about the time period and the people who lived then. In this extension activity, your children will further explore baroque fashion and sketch some comparisons between contemporary and baroque clothing styles. View the following web sites for images of early and late baroque fashions: Early Baroque: http://employees.oneonta.edu/angellkg/ebaroque.html Late Baroque: http://employees.oneonta.edu/angellkg/lbaroque.html Next, have your children select a few examples of baroque fashion to sketch. They should also sketch examples of contemporary dress, noting the differences and similarities between baroque and contemporary dress. Use the following questions as discussion points or writing prompts: 1. What does baroque fashion tell you about the time period? 2. In what ways does baroque fashion demonstrate the age of opulence as discussed in a previous activity in this chapter? 3. How are the materials used in baroque fashion different from and similar to materials used in today s clothing? 27
Extension Activity Cook a baroque meal In the previous activities, your children explored daily life in baroque England as well as the fashions of the time. In this extension activity, your children will create a baroque meal (without the brandy in the chocolate dessert!) and experience the culinary delights of the time period. Follow the link below to the recipes and enjoy! http://www.erasofelegance.com/cooking/baroquerecipes.html Use the following questions as discussion points or writing prompts: 1. What do the ingredients tell you about staple foods in baroque England? 2. How did the meal compare to what you might normally eat? 3. Why do you think pottage was so popular during the baroque time period? What does it compare to in contemporary cuisine? 28
Activity 1.6 Prepare to study baroque art Thus far in this unit study, your children have explored the definition of baroque, the historical context of the period, and a sampling of what life was like during this time. In Chapters Two through Eleven, your children will be introduced to ten influential artists, architects and composers of the baroque period. However, in this activity as well as the two that follow, we offer your children a brief overview of baroque art, architecture and music before studying individual artistic pursuits within the period. Let s begin our overview of baroque art by reading about how it differed from earlier and later art forms, as well as some of the influences on the painters and sculptors of the period: http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/glo /baroque/ Next, the following web sites introduce baroque art with statements of its characteristics and multiple examples from various artists. Peruse through these virtual art galleries, noting the various examples of baroque art and what they all have in common. http://www.artst.org/baroque/ http://www.artlex.com/artlex/b/bar oque.html Use the following questions as discussion points or writing prompts: 1. Were any of the artists familiar? 2. What themes did you see represented in the work? 3. What colors dominated the art? In Chapters Two through Seven in this unit study, your children will look at the work of six different baroque artists: Carracci, Caravaggio, Rubens, Velázquez, Rembrandt, and Bernini. The artists have been carefully selected based on their contributions to baroque art as well as their unique personalities and styles. However, there are obviously many important and noteworthy artists during this time period. If, after studying these six artists in Chapters Two through Seven, your children would like to explore more baroque artists, we recommend having them return to the links in this activity as a starting point of researching additional artists and their contributions. 4. How would you describe baroque art in your own words? 29
Extension Activity Explore visual elements and principles This extension activity is recommended for children who have not yet had an opportunity to explore the visual elements and principles in art. In this extension activity, your children will engage in an online activity to learn more about the tools that artists use line, color, and balance. Visit the link below to Explore the Toolkit. http://www.artsconnected.org/toolkit/index.html 30
Extension Activity Explore more principles of art This online extension activity presents a brief art history lesson to introduce students to the concepts of color, composition, style, and subject in art. Visit the link below to the interactive online game, A. Pintura: Art Detective. http://www.eduweb.com/pintura/index.html Note that none of the artists represented in the above interactive online activity are baroque painters. However, the activity is still valuable as a lesson in how to view a piece of art and what things to look for in the work of the artists we will study in later chapters. Peter Paul Rubens 31
Activity 1.7 Prepare to study baroque architecture In the previous activity, your children began their introduction to baroque art. In this activity, we will turn our attention to an overview of baroque architecture, noting the similarities between the styles of art and architecture in the baroque period. Let s begin our overview of baroque architecture by seeing how it differed from earlier and later architectural forms, as well as some of the influences of the period: http://www.essentialarchitecture.com/style/sty-baroque.htm Next, the following web site from the National Gallery of Art introduces baroque architecture with a dazzling display of examples. Visit this virtual architectural gallery, noting the various examples of baroque architecture and what they all have in common. http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2000/baroque/splash.htm Use the following questions as discussion points or writing prompts: 1. Were any of the buildings familiar? 2. What themes did you see represented in the architecture? 3. What shapes dominated the architecture? 4. How would you describe baroque architecture in your own words? 5. How does baroque architecture reinforce the artistic characteristics of baroque art? In Chapters Seven and Eight in this unit study, your children will look at the work of two different baroque architects: Bernini and Wren. The architects have been carefully selected based on their contributions to baroque architecture as well as their unique personalities and styles. However, there are obviously many important and noteworthy architects during this time period. If, after studying these architects in Chapters Seven and Eight, your children would like to explore more baroque architects, we recommend having them return to the links in this activity as a starting point of researching additional architects and their contributions. 32
Activity 1.8 Prepare to study baroque music In the previous activity, your children began their introduction to baroque architecture. In this activity, we will turn our attention to an overview of baroque music, noting the similarities between the styles of art, architecture and music in the baroque period. Let s begin our overview of baroque music by viewing baroque music within the context of an historical timeline: http://www.seattlebaroque.org/education/tim eline.htm Next, the following two web sites contain short readings that describe baroque music, how it differs from earlier and later musical forms, and how its evolution lead to both the development of the opera as well as modern jazz! http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/hi story/history-bar.htm http://www.musicguidebook.com/arti cles/baroque-the-era-of-elaboration Finally, let s listen to a sample of baroque music from Johann Sebastian Bach, Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f wwl8y-qsjg Use the following questions as discussion points or writing prompts: 1. Were any of the composers familiar? 2. What themes represented in baroque music are also represented in baroque art and architecture? Hint: Was the Bach piece you listened to liturgical or secular? 3. How does baroque music reinforce the artistic characteristics of baroque art and architecture? In Chapters Nine through Eleven in this unit study, your children will look at the work of three different baroque composers: Vivaldi, Bach and Handel. The composers have been carefully selected based on their contributions to music as well as their unique personalities and styles. However, there are obviously many important and noteworthy composers during this time period. If, after studying these composers in Chapters Nine through Eleven, your children would like to explore more baroque composers, we recommend having them return to the links in this activity as a starting point of researching additional composers and their contributions. 33
Activity 1.9 Complete your KWL chart In Activity 1.1, your children began their KWL chart on the baroque period. Think of all they have learned in this chapter! Now it is time to complete the final section of the Chapter One KWL chart. Before completing this step, briefly review all that they have done in this chapter: Activity 1.1 Introduction to baroque Activity 1.2 View the baroque period Activity 1.3 Define baroque Activity 1.4 Explore baroque within an historical context Activity 1.5 Compare life in the baroque period Extension Activity Investigate baroque fashion Extension Activity Cook a baroque meal Activity 1.6 Prepare to study baroque art Extension Activity Explore visual elements and principles Extension Activity Explore more principles of art Activity 1.7 Prepare to study baroque architecture Activity 1.8 Prepare to study baroque music Have your children now complete the final section of the KWL chart. Baroque architecture in Brussels, Belgium 34
Activity 1.10 Reflect on and explore the topics in Chapter One This activity presents your children with the opportunity to evaluate and synthesize what they have learned in this chapter. Follow their lead and allow them to reflect on this chapter using the following guided questions: 1. What was your favorite activity? 2. What did you learn that surprised you? 3. How do these topics and information relate to your life? 4. How will you use the information you learned? 5. What would you like to know more about? Children should be encouraged to answer these questions using their preferred method of output. Select from the options on the next page based on your child s age, interests and abilities, or create your own. 35
Write the answers in a journal Make a chart, diagram or outline Write a poem or story Give a speech Record the answers into a tape recorder Narrate a story Paint pictures Draw pictures Create dot-to-dot drawings for others to complete Write a song Use music to tell a story Select music as an accompaniment to your own story Write a play Present a skit or act out a narrative Role play a situation Design a board game or PowerPoint presentation Create a collage or scrapbook Create a diorama or create clay models Prepare a photo essay Select photos or artwork to illustrate a story Select photos or artwork to tell a story Remember, the method of output is not as important as the reflection that takes place as they are thinking through and answering the questions! Remember to record your child s work for inclusion in the portfolio at the end of this unit study. 36