17. RENAISSANCE MAN IN LITERATURE AND ART

27. WHAT MAKES US, US PROJECT- CONDUCTED BY THE ARTIST ANNIE RIGAS

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RENAISSANCE MAN IN LITERATURE AND ART

Literature, Art Teacher: Vaida Jokšienė School: Klaipėdos "Versmės" progimnazija Country: Lithuania (KPSKC)

Children’s feedbacks: "I discovered an art library that I will definitely return to. I have denied my belief that the library is a boring place. I took a new look at the portraits of characters created in literature and art" , said Titas Č. Children age: (13-14 years old group) Group size: up to 26 children Duration of activity: 2 hours (2 lessons)

CONTENT OF ACTIVITY:

Students will be able to recognize the features of the Renaissance in the works of V. Shakespeare, F. Rabel, M. de Cervantes, L. da Vinci, in the canvases of other artists (search for a hero). Will participate in education at I. Kant Public Library.

LESSON ONE. During the preparatory lesson, students discuss the characteristics of the Romantic man as they have changed since the Middle Ages. The smart board displays images of a medieval and renaissance man, reflecting his worldview. By observing the images, the students name the features of the Renaissance man: external beauty, majesty, man - the master of his destiny, harmonious with the outside world, etc.

LESSON TWO. The lesson takes place in the Immanuel Kant Public Library of Klaipeda City Municipality. Students are introduced to Renaissance artists and their work. Working in groups, students look for the equivalents of the characters (heroes) of V. Shakespeare, F. Rabelle, M. de Cervantes in their art albums and discuss their choice.