F.A.M.E. for December
December’s Fine Arts Mini Experience (FAME) was taught during the week of December 2nd-6th and featured chants sung in the style of Gregorian Monks. After listening to these chants, we viewed the works of Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo. We focused on “The Delphic Sybil”, who appears on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Students learned about the importance of the Catholic Church during the Dark Ages, and about the role of the monks all across Europe. We discussed Pope Gregory, and the way in which he wrote down the first music notes, representing Gregorian Chants. Students listened to the Latin chants carefully and learned about the idea of singing a capella.
Moving from small churches, to the grandest of all – the Vatican – Students heard the tale of how the Sistine Chapel was painted, and what a difficult job it was for the artist. The kids marveled at the sculptural lines that Michelangelo used to create his greatest masterpiece – The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. As a class, we focused on one figure – The Delphic Sybil who sits and watches over the Chapel, glowing with color.
Of course, when teaching about the amazing Michelangelo, one cannot ignore the fact that he was first and foremost, a sculptor. Students learned of Michelangelo’s sculpted works as well, and some of the students even got to try their hand at carving a block of stone.
December’s Fine Arts Mini Experience (FAME) was taught during the week of December 2nd-6th and featured chants sung in the style of Gregorian Monks. After listening to these chants, we viewed the works of Italian Renaissance artist, Michelangelo. We focused on “The Delphic Sybil”, who appears on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Students learned about the importance of the Catholic Church during the Dark Ages, and about the role of the monks all across Europe. We discussed Pope Gregory, and the way in which he wrote down the first music notes, representing Gregorian Chants. Students listened to the Latin chants carefully and learned about the idea of singing a capella.
Moving from small churches, to the grandest of all – the Vatican – Students heard the tale of how the Sistine Chapel was painted, and what a difficult job it was for the artist. The kids marveled at the sculptural lines that Michelangelo used to create his greatest masterpiece – The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. As a class, we focused on one figure – The Delphic Sybil who sits and watches over the Chapel, glowing with color.
Of course, when teaching about the amazing Michelangelo, one cannot ignore the fact that he was first and foremost, a sculptor. Students learned of Michelangelo’s sculpted works as well, and some of the students even got to try their hand at carving a block of stone.