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AP EURO A DAY AT THE MUSEUM

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Each student will turn in their own written portion teams may collaborate on the digital
section . (Pencils only) -No Jeans-Shirts with a collar .
Teachers Attending:
SCHEDULE:

Mlle. Ciocovenaru Mr. Tymrak

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STUDENTS ARE DISMISSED AFTER 1 HOUR:

9:00 A.M. MEET NEAR THE COMMONS
9:15 A.M. BOARD BUS
9:40 A.M. ARRIVE DIA

12:15 EVERYONE MEET RIVERA COURT ! MUST BE THERE!

12:30 P.M.
1:15 P.M.

LUNCH AT THE DIA CAF

CONTINUE ANALYSIS

2:25 P.M. DEPARTURE JOHN R. STREET ENTRANCE

2:50 P.M.

ARRIVE BACK AT G.P.N.

Name _______________________ Hour ___

Teacher ________________

Your experience today will help enhance and support your current understanding of European
History. We have put together a series of prompts that will help guide you in your visit. We
expect that you will take notes and answer these questions, not necessarily all of them, and
certainly not in order. We are looking for thorough analysis.

RENAISSANCE

TO

BAROQUE

2ND Floor

1. How does Renaissance Art reflect the culture of the time period? Be specific.

2. The Medicis had a passion for art. How were the values of the Medici expressed in the
art that they sponsored?

3. Analyze Bruegel s The Wedding Dance. Be thorough !! (society, culture, gender)

4. What do you feel were the biggest differences between the Italian Renaissance and the
Northern Renaissance? Explain- provide specific examples .

5. Peter Paul Rubens was one of the most sought after artists of the 17 th century. Explain.

3rd Floor BRITISH COLLECTION

6. Why were 18th century British portraitures so important for the upper classes? Give
examples7. Distinguish the main differences between English Artists William Hogarth and Thomas
Gainsborough?
8. Who do you like better? Explain .

9. What do these paintings tell us about 18th century Britain?

10. In some cases artists developed paintings around poems of the time period. Discuss
the painting The Cottagers by Sir Joshua Reynolds?

11. How does art reflect life in Paris during the 18 th century?

12. Fashionable living before the French Revolution: Describe and analyze fashionable
upper class living of France and Britain in the 17th and 18th century. Take a look at
fashion, make-up and dental hygiene.

13. Be sure to take a look at the 18th century dining table video. Your thoughts?

The DUTCH GOLDEN AGE

: Whereas God made the world, the Dutch made Holland.

14. Analyze the Dutch Paintings and explain how Calvinism was portrayed in their art work.
15. Why were the Dutch so intrigued by the landscape?

16. How did the Dutch of the 17th century want to be remembered? How did Rembrandt
portray Christ?

17. Which one of the Dutch Paintings reminds you of Mother Courage? Explain.

18.. Which of the Dutch artists stresses morality in his paintings?

19. In the Dutch painting The Jewish Cemetery by Jacob Isaakz Van Ruisdael. Explain the
message that the artist conveys?

*20. What are the symbols of the Dutch good life? How does it compare to the good life of
the 18th century British? The good life today?

21 Art of the Revolutions: Explain the main themes of the Art of the Revolutions? (French)
Discuss the symbols that are used.

***FINAL REFLECTION**** your thoughts and reflections on todays visit. Please attach any
visuals or sketches from the D.I.A. collection with your analysis. Did you have a Tracy Chevalier
moment today !

Send to #APEUROGPNDIA

ADDITIONAL CREDIT: VAN GOGH 19TH CENTURY IMPRESSIONISM

2ND LEVEL