BIG IDEAS through Art History
Weekly Live Online Class
Sept – April
Unit 1: 9 Sept to 14 Oct
Unit 2: 28 Oct to 2 Dec
Unit 3: 6 Jan to 10 Feb
Unit 4: 24 Feb to 31 March
Put It All Together: April 7th and 14th
Tuesdays, 9-10:30 a.m.
This is your invitation to study the cultures in the history of the western world through their original works, especially their art, but also through short original document studies, hands on activities and art projects and mini lectures.
You can learn a lot about what a culture values through their art, and it’s such an accessible way to join the Great Conversation!
This course has four 6-week units plus 2 weeks after that to wrap up the ideas. The units are:
1. Greeks and Romans
2. Middle Ages
3. Renaissance
4. Modern
geared towards ages 11-17
Four 6-Week Units:
Unit 1
Greeks and Romans
Unit 2
Middle Ages
Unit 3
Renaissance
Unit 4
Modern
Each unit includes:
Art Document Studies
Mini-Lectures (full of stories and history and big ideas)
Text Document Studies (short excerpts from original works from the time period)
Introduction to Culture through Activities
Writing Projects
Mini-Debates
Copycat Art
Art Showcase
Activities, like simulations and tableaus
Pay In Full
Sept-April class- One payment, in full, for the entire school year
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What homework is expected from the students?
There will only be one assignment per week. Assignments include things like an art project, an art document study, a short writing assignment or other assignments. Homework for this class will usually take about an hour of the student’s time outside of class.
What other supplies will I need to provide?
There will be some art supplies for each unit that you’ll need to provide. I’ll send supply lists with each unit so you can prepare.
What is your refund policy?
If you drop out of the class before August 1st, you will get a refund minus $60. No refunds after August 1st.
Any other questions
Please send any other questions to info@readwritediscuss.com