Treasure Hunt: MICHELANGELO

Introduction

Hello!

Welcome to Michelangelo Treasure Hunt. Today you are going to discover some interesting facts about the Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor and architect.

Are you ready to surf the web?

Let´s start and discover Michelangelo's talent.

Task

Your task during this Treasure Hunt is to explore a lot of websites about

the great genius and the impact he had on the Renaissance time and after.

You must work in groups of three people.

Tasks to do:

1 Answer some questions.

2 Choose one of Michelangelo's works and comment it.

Enjoy your searching !

Process

1. Answer the following questions:

What is Michelangelo´s powerful statue?

Who were Michelangelo´s patrons?

Why was Michelangelo so important?

What period of history did Michelangelo live?

Where did Michelangelo live?

How did Michelangelo Buonarroti die? And When?

Could you tell me two of his best-known works?

2. Choose one of Michelangelo´s works and create a powerpoint presentation to introduce the topic to the rest of the class. (2/3 minutes). The group who gets the most points will be rewarded...

To find all this information you can use these links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelangelo

http://www.pbs.org/empires/medici/renaissance/michelangelo.html

http://www.michelangelo.com/buon/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/michelangelo.shtml

or watch this video about the best of Michelangelo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbZen2OOA3M

The Big question:

Which is your favourite Michalangelo work?Why? What is typically Michellangelo in there?

Conclusion
Congratulations!!!!

Thank you for taking part in this treasure Hunt and maybe one day you'll get the chance to visit Italy and discover these masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance art and some more …