About the Artist
Michelangelo (1475-1564)
Michelangelo Buonarroti was a Renaissance genius. His paintings, sculptures, and architecture are explored and admired as the children learned about his life and art. In their classroom art activity, the children focus on his architectural forms to create a facade in “marble.”
style
Architect, Realism, Sculptor
Media
Marble, Oil
HERITAGE
Italian
gender
Male
Michelangelo Buonarroti Curriculum Art Projects for Kids
Art Elements Taught
Form
Art Activity Emphasis
Renaissance Architectural Compositions
Student Art Supplies
Powdered Paint, Cotton Balls, Chalk
Vocabulary Learned
architect, detail, highlight, mosaic, realistic, Renaissance, sculptor, sculpture, shadows
This artist unit is part of Track E along with six other artists. All tracks include:
- Implementation guide to manage scheduling, volunteers & communication
- Multi-level, age-appropriate curriculum for all seven artists in this track
- Engaging PowerPoint visuals that include vocabulary, art concepts & music
- Timed, illustrated & scripted lessons perfect for teachers or volunteers
- Hands-on technique worksheets, art project details, art prints, games & props
*Art supplies and teacher/volunteer training DVDs can be added to your order.
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