Process

The Process

Part 1

In groups of four, each of you will be assigned a role depending on your interests; painting expert, drawing expert, sculpture expert, or armor expert. All are extremely important to the success of this exhibit. All of those in the group will need to research background information on the Middle Ages before beginning this project.

Here are some sites to look at before getting started:

Part 2

Each of you will be responsible for choosing a role and becoming an expert in your field. Note: You are not allowed to choose more than two pieces from any one website and you must get pieces that represent at least five different periods within this era. For example, pre-Christian, early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic are a few good examples, but there are many more. Each expert is responsible for giving the name of the piece, the artist, date it was created ( if there you are unable to find an exact date an estimation is fine), why you chose it, and why you believe it exemplifies the Middle Ages.

Drawing Expert	Your job is to examine various drawings, produced during the Middle Ages. They can be made from charcoal, pencil, pen, pastels, and other such materials. You are responsible for choosing 10 drawings produced during this period that epitomizes the Middle Ages. These links will help your search: Cleveland Museum of Art The British Museum
Painting Expert	Your job is to examine various paintings produced during the Middle Ages. These can be done in oil, watercolor, or acrylic. You are responsible for choosing 10 paintings produced during this period. These links will help your search: North Carolina Museum of Art LACMA
Sculpture Expert	Your job is to examine various sculptures produced during the Middle Ages. These can be made of limestone, marble, wood, various clays, bronze, iron, and other materials. You may also incorporate a chalice in this category but no more than one. You are responsible for choosing 10 sculptures produced during this period. These links will help your search: Glen Cairn Museum Arms and Armor
Armor Expert	Your job is to examine various types of armor used during this period. This may include full and partial suits of armor, shields, swords, and helmets. You are responsible for choosing 10 pieces under these terms created and used during the Middle Ages. These links will help your search: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Gothic Architectural Sculptures and Tombs

Part 3

Once you have completed your individual quests for your art works, come together as a group and share your findings. Each member of the committee should share all the information they gathered for each of their pieces and discuss why they believe it should be part of the exhibit. As a group, you will choose 25 pieces of art to be A Knight's Tour.

Once you have decided the art works that will be included, you are responsible for creating a pamphlet that will be giving to teachers and administrators, and will also be handed out to the class and be an integral part of your oral presentation. This pamphlet will promote the show and encourage schools to sign up to have it come to their school. The pamphlet must include all 25 pieces with background information (i.e. name of artist, title of piece, date created, and some historical information) as well as a brief overview of the Middle ages. Also, you must include the names of all the members of your group and their expertise. The pamphlet should include pictures of the pieces and it must be typed out. You are looking to get schools to invite you to bring the exhibit to them.

Along the lines of the pamphlet, the group is required to create a poster promoting the exhibit. This poster should be geared towards elementary school children. Pictures must be includes as well as some background information on the Middle Ages. These should be colorful and informative. Remember, you are trying to get students excited about art from the Middle Ages.

For your oral presentation, you are to create a Power Point presentation that will describe the Middle Ages but more importantly it will show the class the 25 pieces in your exhibit. This presentation is your chance to explain why your group chose the pieces they did. You should discuss how you analyzed the pieces and made informed decisions about your particular exhibit.

You will need to turn in a copy of the Power Point presentation, a pamphlet, and the poster to the teacher at the end of the lesson.

Part 4

Present your work to the class. Start by handing out your pamphlets to everyone in the class and then begin your Power Point presentation. Begin the presentation with a brief overview of the Middle Ages. Then discuss the pieces you chose and why you chose those particular pieces. Conclude the presentation by opening the class up for discussion about the pieces your group chose and answer any questions other students might have regarding the pieces you chose, your pamphlet, etc.