Friends....Romans....Countrymen! Let's learn about Roman Architecture

Our last subject of study for this year in art will be the beauty of  Roman architecture. Above is a chart from Wikipedia that shows the progression and development of the Roman column. There are three phases of development and as you can see it becomes more and more detailed and beautiful. Please watch the video

below to learn about these three phases or orders of architecture

  

Also please click on the link below in preparation for our last few weeks of art at co-op. As you visit this site there are two things I would like for you to do once there. First watch the short video on the Pantheon and second scroll down to the next picture. It is here that you can visit the Pantheon in real time because there are cameras set up in  and around the building. You are able to maneuver the camera and look up and around the building. Look for some artwork on the wall that is highlighted by the sun as it passes through the opening in the center of the dome. Isn't it beautiful? You can virtually visit this ancient place from your computer, isn't that so cool!

http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/roman-architecturethe-pantheon.html

 Here are some other wonderful pictures too!

images gathered from Google images 

Spring Break Challenge

Alright here is your Spring Break Challenge!  

This will earn you another museum art card and is a good way to catch up if you need another one too!

Your Challenge if you accept it, is to:

•  choose an ancient culture that we have studies so far 
•  choose an art technique we have done
•  choose an artifact from that culture as your model for your project. 
• choose the medium you use as well. 

WOW this opens up lots of possibilities, so use your imagination and get creative! You must bring in a picture of the model that you use so we can see the original work along side of yours! You have the month of April to accomplish this challenge. You must turn it in by the last week of April to get your card. I can't wait to see your work!

SO WHO IS UP FOR THE CHALLENGE???!!!!